Musée Gassendi, Art and natural sciences museum in Digne-les-Bains, France.
The museum occupies a former city hospital building, featuring multiple floors connected by stairs and an elevator for complete accessibility.
The Scientific Society of Basses-Alpes established the museum in 1889, which moved to its current location in an old hospital in 1909.
The museum displays ancient paintings from the 16th to 19th centuries, contemporary art installations, and a collection of 250 photographs by Bernard Plossu.
The museum opens Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:30, with weekend afternoon hours.
The museum extends into nature through an outdoor art collection placed throughout the UNESCO Geopark's mountain landscapes.
Location: Digne-les-Bains
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Operator: Ville de Digne
Phone: +33492314529
Website: https://musee-gassendi.org
GPS coordinates: 44.09366,6.23841
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:28
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