program
The first route of the ARTEXPLORER museum boat will be the Mediterranean, a space of millennia-old stories and exchanges that has always inspired and nurtured artists' creativity, naturally inviting intercultural dialogues.
Discover the programming of activities at the docks and in the cities: performances, concerts, conferences, screenings, workshops, meetings, and other events.
The Museum Boat Experience
Step aboard ARTEXPLORER, the world's first museum boat. Experience an immersive exhibition, created in exceptional collaboration with the Louvre Museum, showcasing the representation of women in Mediterranean cultures.
Journey through time and space
Discover recent virtual reality creations connected to the themes of the Art Explora Festival: heritage, art culture, migrations...
Moving Images in the Arab World
The exhibition offers an exploration of the Mediterranean in the context of migration and exile, highlighting the work of emerging photographers from the region.
Under The Azure Sky
Under the Azure Sky is an exhibition paying tribute to the Mediterranean Sea, to the imagery it evokes, to the awe it inspires, and to the ancient and contemporary myths associated with it.
Frequently asked question
The Art Explora Festival will take place from spring 2024 to spring 2026 in different cities across the Mediterranean.
The Festival events will take place both on the quay of the ARTEXPLORER boat-museum and in heritage and/or iconic sites of the host cities. To find out about upcoming events in your city, please check our program.
The Art Explora Festival offers a rich multidisciplinary program including the visit of the boat-museum, exhibition pavilions, virtual reality experiences, artistic performances, concerts, conferences, film screenings, creative workshops, and encounters. You will have the opportunity to discover local and international artists, as well as thinkers and cultural actors who explore contemporary themes related to the Mediterranean region. To find out about upcoming events in your city, please check our Program.
All the events of the Festival are free. However, please note that some events, such as the visit of the boat-museum, require reservation. Please refer to the dedicated event page for more information on reservation details and timings.
To participate in the workshops and encounters offered during the Festival, you will generally need to register in advance. Information about registration will be available on the event's dedicated page, where you can also find details about timings and participation modalities.
Yes, the Art Explora Festival also offers activities suitable for children, such as creative workshops designed specifically for young participants. Check the program to discover events and activities suitable for children and families.
Thank you for your interest in the Art Explora Festival! To learn more about volunteer opportunities and to apply, please visit the "Become a Volunteer" section of our website. You will find all the necessary information about available roles and the application process. We look forward to meeting you!
We are delighted to consider new partnerships for the Art Explora Festival. To find out more about the modalities, you can consult our dedicated page or contact us at contact@artexplora.org.
Yes, the boat visit is free. However, you need to reserve your time slot online on the dedicated space in our ticketing system.
The boat-museum is accessible to everyone, free of charge and by reservation. Discover all the information about the boat-museum on our dedicated page. To find out which quay it will be moored at, please check the page dedicated to your city.
The boat is equipped with an accessible ramp for people with reduced mobility, but additional compensatory measures may be required depending on the ports. Access to the rear deck and the immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any specific accessibility requirements so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
For safety and preservation reasons, wearing high heels and stilettos is prohibited on the boat.