Cap garonne museum
Put your helmet and step into the galleries of ancient copper mines. The originality of the Museum is undoubtedly the living character of the visit where you can feel the life underground and discover the history of miners and mineralogy in a fun and captivating...

Self-guided tours are available for a fee (signs are posted along the tour route).
A fascinating adventure for young and old.
One of the most beautiful mineralogical sites in the world!
An exceptional site located at the summit of Cap Garonne, with panoramic views over the Iles d'Hyères and the Toulon harbor, and numerous hiking trails all around.
Visits at an additional cost:
- Self-guided tour
- Documentation available for foreign visitors (English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian).
- Please contact us for details of times and group bookings.
FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED :
- Accompanied access for people with reduced mobility
- A document is available for the hearing-impaired.
EVENTS :
- Easter egg hunt on Easter weekend
- Museum night
- European Heritage Days: 3rd weekend in September
-HalloMine on October 31 to celebrate Halloween
NOTES :
-The temperature in the galleries in summer and winter is around 15°C, so remember to bundle up.
-Helmets must be worn (charlotte available).
-Museum accessible to disabled visitors.
- From mid-June to mid-September: in case of extreme fire risk (risk map in red E ): please contact the museum.
Theme
- History
- Occupation
- Science and technology
- Minerals
Photo gallery
Vidéo
Spoken languages
- English
- French
Languages of the display panels
- English
Visit languages
- French
Visits
Groups
- Average duration of the free visit: 60 min
- Guided tour on request
Individual
- Average duration of the free visit: 60 min
- Guided tour
Equipment / Services
- Pets allowed
- Reception of people with reduced mobility
- Coach parking
Location
- Countryside
- Am Stadtrand
- En ville
Adult: 9 € Reduced price: 6.50 €. Free entry for children < 3 years. Group rate available for > 30 people.
Means of payment
- Credit card
- Cheques and postal orders
- Holiday vouchers
- Transfer
Opening
Periods
From 08/02/2025 to 31/12/2025
Open |
Opening days : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
Vacances scolaires juillet et août de 10h à 17h du mardi au dimanche.
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Display phone number
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Write to the owner