Musée des Explorations du Monde, World exploration museum in Le Suquet, Cannes, France.
The Musée des Explorations du Monde sits in the Suquet district and displays Mediterranean archaeological finds, ethnographic objects, and primitive art across multiple interconnected spaces. These rooms occupy a medieval fortress complex that rises from the old town's hillside.
The museum began in 1877 when Baron Tinco Martinus Lycklama donated Mediterranean antiquities and ethnographic items from his travels to the Orient. This private collection formed the foundation that still shapes the institution today.
The museum displays musical instruments in Saint Anne Chapel and exhibits artworks from the Near East and Asia. These objects were brought back by travelers and collectors, creating a space where distant cultures are represented through everyday and ceremonial items.
The museum opens from Tuesday through Sunday with reduced admission for students available year-round. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the site requires climbing stairs to navigate between different levels.
A spiral staircase of roughly 109 steps climbs to a medieval tower overlooking Cannes and the coastline. This climb is demanding, but many visitors find the view from above worth the effort.
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