Experience a spectacular augmented reality adventure at the new Museum of History and Art in Bormes-les-Mimosas (MHAB). Striking, interactive, and playful reconstructions reveal the secrets of 2400 years of history. Thanks to the treasure hunt integrated into the experience, have fun and travel with your family from the 1st century BC to the present day. In addition to the permanent collection, enjoy temporary exhibitions on art and heritage.
The Bormes Museum, a historical site
The building that houses the Bormes-les-Mimosas Museum of History and Art ( MHAB ) has had several lives throughout the centuries. It has been a private residence, a town hall, a school, then a private residence again, and finally, a museum. Located at the end of Rue Carnot, its existence began in the 17th century. The site is almost outside the village, near the bread ovens, which were built there to prevent the risk of fire.
The building has been remodeled several times , but the use of local stone in its construction has remained true to its original architecture. The rooms are spread over different levels to create spacious, airy, and bright rooms. The coffered ceiling, inspired by Italian palaces, creates an atmosphere of bourgeois homes while preserving the authenticity of the local gneiss.
In 2022, a new museum and architectural program was launched to renovate the building and reveal its strengths. The original materials were preserved and enhanced with modern, lightweight materials. These materials enhance the existing structure while highlighting the local Bormes stone. The project allows visitors access to all five levels of the building while preserving its structure. The museum enjoys a prime location in the heart of the historic village, overlooking the plain and the coastline. Thanks to a new distribution of space, visitors can now enjoy a 360° view.
An anniversary exhibition for the museum's 100th anniversary
In 2026, the Museum of History and Art of Bormes-les-Mimosas celebrates its centenary with an exceptional exhibition entitled "Bormes, Colors of a Century." Presented from February 7, 2026, to March 3, 2027 , this temporary exhibition offers a journey through one hundred years of the village's artistic, social, and cultural history. More than 80 works, from prestigious public and private collections, are displayed alongside archives, period objects, and audio recordings to tell the story of Bormes' evolution from a rural village to a popular destination for artists and visitors!
Historical reenactments, treasure hunts…
A fun visit thanks to the Histopad
With the HistoPad tablet , travel through time . Discover strikingly realistic reconstructions created by the company Histovery. The HistoPad (touchscreen tablet) is provided to you upon entry to explore the permanent exhibition , located on the museum's upper levels. Each station, a true window onto a period or event, is the result of a collaboration between the museum staff, Histovery , and specialists in the various historical periods covered.
The cultural richness of the MHAB
A living museum: visits, lectures, Cluedo, escape game…
The MHAB is not limited to its permanent exhibition. Throughout the year, the museum offers a rich and varied cultural program for all audiences:
- Thematic guided toursled by museum mediators, to explore a specific aspect of Bormes' history in greater depth.
- Conferences and meetings, echoing the temporary exhibitions or the heritage news of the village.
- Life-size Cluedo, a fun investigation to be carried out throughout the museum rooms, for young and old detectives.
- Immersive escape game, to discover the history of the MHAB in a different way, by solving riddles and clues against the clock.
- Workshops, Werewolf evenings, Book Night, outdoor stalls during the events…
These events make the MHAB much more than a museum: a true hub of cultural life in Bormes-les-Mimosas, featured throughout the year in our events calendar and in all our exhibitions . For a guided cultural experience, discover our guided tour of the village of Bormes-les-Mimosas.
a gem to discover…
The museum garden
After visiting the collections, take some time to stroll in the MHAB garden.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
The MHAB is open all year round (except January 1, May 1 and December 25)
WINTER HOURS (from October 1 to April 30): Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m.
School holidays all zones: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS (May 1 to September 30): Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. The museum is open on public holidays, even those falling on Monday or Tuesday (except 01/01, 01/05 and 25/12)
Museum exceptionally open from 9 a.m. to 19 p.m. on 18/02/2024
During the Christmas and winter school holidays, open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Additional opening on public holidays (except May 1st)
Museum contact information
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
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