Put on your helmet and enter the galleries of the old copper mines. The originality of the museum is undoubtedly the lively character of the visit where you can feel life underground and discover the history of the miners and mineralogy
“Paid free visits” in the form of self-guided tours are planned (signs are installed along the entire 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 top of Cap Garonne with a panoramic view of the Hyères Islands and the harbor of Toulon, and many hiking trails all around.
Paid visits:
• Self-guided tour
• Delivery of a document for foreign audiences (English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian)
• For any details on timetables or group reservations, please contact us.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT:
• Access possible for accompanied people with reduced mobility
• Provision of a document for the hearing impaired.
EVENTS:
• Easter egg hunt on Easter weekend
• Night of museums
• European Heritage Days: 3rd weekend of September
•HalloMine on October 31 to celebrate Halloween
PLEASE NOTE :
-Temperature in the galleries, in summer and winter, around 15°C, remember to cover yourself.
-Wearing a helmet is mandatory (with hairnet provided).
-Museum accessible to accompanied people with reduced mobility.
-From mid-June to mid-September: in case of extreme fire risk (risk map in red E): please contact the museum
A fascinating adventure for young and old.
One of the most beautiful mineralogical sites in the world!
An exceptional site located at the top of Cap Garonne with a panoramic view of the Hyères Islands and the harbor of Toulon, and many hiking trails all around.
Paid visits:
• Self-guided tour
• Delivery of a document for foreign audiences (English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian)
• For any details on timetables or group reservations, please contact us.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT:
• Access possible for accompanied people with reduced mobility
• Provision of a document for the hearing impaired.
EVENTS:
• Easter egg hunt on Easter weekend
• Night of museums
• European Heritage Days: 3rd weekend of September
•HalloMine on October 31 to celebrate Halloween
PLEASE NOTE :
-Temperature in the galleries, in summer and winter, around 15°C, remember to cover yourself.
-Wearing a helmet is mandatory (with hairnet provided).
-Museum accessible to accompanied people with reduced mobility.
-From mid-June to mid-September: in case of extreme fire risk (risk map in red E): please contact the museum
Sustainable tourism
The Mining Museum is awarded the Esprit Parc label
Port Cros National Park
Promotional offers
The mining museum is available in our ProvenceMed Card offer
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Location details
- In the countryside
- In the city
- On the outskirts of the city
Costumed
Customers
Language(s) of the visit
French
Individual visit services
- Permanent individual guided tours
Group visit services
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
| Opening hours from February 08 to December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open from 14 am to 17 pm |
| Wednesday | Open from 14 am to 17 pm |
| Thursday | Open from 14 am to 17 pm |
| Friday | Open from 14 am to 17 pm |
| Open on Saturday | Open from 14 am to 17 pm |
| Sunday | Open from 14 am to 17 pm |
School holidays July and August from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2025
- 21/04/2025
- 09/06/2025
- 25/12/2025
Pricing
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 9 € | Not disclosed |
| Reduced price | 6,50 € | Not disclosed |
-2 € self-guided tour
Payment methods
Services
Equipment
Services
Activities on site
- Children's entertainment
Home animals
Accessible tourism
Hearing impairment
Provision of a visiting assistance document for deaf or hard of hearing people
Physical disability
Access to UFRs with accompaniment possible. Guided tours adapted for groups possible
Visual impairment
Guided tours adapted for groups
Mental handicap
Guided tours adapted for groups