Hôtel des Arts (HDA)
Contemporary art centerPromoting contemporary creation
An essential part of your cultural journey in Toulon, the Hôtel des Arts offers an audacious program of contemporary art exhibitions all year round. Within its walls, plastic arts and design express themselves in all their diversity and talent. Exhibitions, creative workshops for all, as well as the unmissable Design Parade festival: the Hôtel des Arts remains a remarkable meeting point for creation and innovation.
5 good reasons to come to Hôtel des Arts
- Discover exhibitions by artists of national and international renown
- Appreciate multiple art and design formats
- Enthusiasm for young contemporary artists
- Photograph the cheerfully colorful facade of the art center
- Take part in creative workshops linked to the exhibitions
Contemporary art in all formats
Through its exhibitions, the Hôtel des Arts brings all forms of contemporary visual arts to the heart of the city. Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, design, video, installations: the universe of contemporary artists – both famous and up-and-coming – is highlighted in the art center’s refined, elegant setting. From room to room, you’ll stroll among works of rare creative power: an unprecedented artistic journey is revealed.
Our advice
Guided tours of exhibitions, creative workshops for the whole family: consult the Hôtel des Arts calendar and book your activity by contacting 04 94 93 37 90 or hoteldesarts@metropoletpm.fr
Admission to the art centre is free. Activities and guided tours are free, but booking is essential.
Around the exhibitions
Echoing the exhibitions, complete your visit with a creative family workshop, accompanied by the Hôtel des Arts mediation team. In the style of the exhibited artist, you can try your hand at watercolour, drawing, painting or design, and recreate a unique imaginary world. All year round, guided tours reveal the fascinating secrets behind the work of the artists and the scenography of the works.
On the occasion of the Design Parade festival, organized each year by the Villa Noailles, the Hôtel des Arts hosts an exhibition by designers and interior architects. In partnership with the Centre Pompidou and Mobilier National, the art center offers a masterful staging of the collections, with an attentive eye to eco-responsible issues.
Focus on
Toulon’s museums
Toulon’s museums, with their rich classical and contemporary collections, are precious witnesses to the city’s historical heritage, but also an opportunity to enjoy avant-garde artistic events.
Take part in an exciting cultural journey between past and present: the works on display offer a captivating look at art in all its splendor.
How to get here ?
By car
From the east or west entrances of the town, take the “Centre-ville” direction to boulevard Maréchal Leclerc. The museum entrance is on the same boulevard.
The museum is a 5-minute walk from the SNCF train and bus stations.
By bus
The Liberté
stop, just a few minutes’ walk from boulevard Maréchal Leclerc, is served by many réseau Mistral bus lines.
PRM access
The art centre is wheelchair accessible from rue Saunier.