Musée des Tapisseries
28 Pl. des Martyrs de la Resistance, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, FranceThe Musée des Tapisseries in Aix-en-Provence, France is a must-see for art and history lovers alike. Located in the heart of the city, this museum houses a large collection of tapestries from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The tapestries are a mix of French and Flemish, and many are of religious or mythological scenes.
The museum is divided into two sections. The first is the main gallery, which showcases the tapestries and is divided into four sections. The first section displays French tapestries from the 16th and 17th centuries. The second section features Flemish tapestries from the 17th and 18th centuries. The third section displays the works of two famous French tapestry makers, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer and Jean-Baptiste Oudry. The fourth section features an exhibition of 17th and 18th century tapestries from France, Italy, Flanders, and Spain.
The second section of the museum is the history room, which is dedicated to the history of tapestry making. Here, visitors can learn about the different techniques used to create tapestries, as well as the symbolism behind the designs. The museum also offers guided tours of the collections, as well as a variety of workshops and activities.
Visitors have praised the Musée des Tapisseries for its impressive collection and knowledgeable staff. On TripAdvisor, one reviewer wrote, "We had a wonderful time at the Musée des Tapisseries. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly and the collection of tapestries was amazing. Highly recommend this museum to anyone interested in art and history." Another reviewer wrote, "The Musée des Tapisseries is a must-see for anyone visiting Aix-en-Provence. The museum houses a large collection of tapestries from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the guided tours were very informative."
Overall, the Musée des Tapisseries is a great way to spend an afternoon in Aix-en-Provence. With its impressive collection of tapestries and knowledgeable staff, it is a must-see for art and history lovers.
Reviews
This museum has so much potential to offer...this history in the region is rich in the dyeing and weaving of fabrics, the tapestries presented are beautiful, the building itself is large enough to show even more...but there is no context to the permanent exhibits. There is no lead in to the origin of the industry and how Aix became famous for their tapestries. As a visitor you have to spend a lot more time reading between the lines to get the sense of the accomplishments of the trade rather than having it presented to you as a museum should. It was a great bonus that there was a costume/outfit exhibition at the time of our visit which significantly enhanced the experience. The outfits we wild and fun and created conversations for each one we saw. A nice add on for sure.
Nice tapestries but you’ll miss a lot if you can’t read French as none of their signage has any other language. Not putting English/other languages is something I understand and I’m not saying they have to, all I’m saying is that you’ll miss a large aspect of the museum by not being able to understand the history of the tapestries. It’s was kind of nice to walk through and look at them, but I wouldn’t go back, nor would I recommend it to someone unless they are really fascinated by tapestry work.
Closed because they had no one to work security. They did have one lady at the ticket desk and one in the book store. Doing what I'm not sure.