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The Villa des Arènes was constructed from 1670 to 1685. Upon its completion, it was named the
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The museum was created in 1963 and occupied the first floor of the villa, the ground floor being then occupied by a museum of archaeology. In 1989, the archaeological museum was moved to the nearby ancient site of the city, allowing the Musée
Matisse to be expanded. It was closed for four years
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during renovations, and reopened in 1993. With a new modern wing as well as renovated spaces, the museum could exhibit its entire permanent collection, which has continued to increase since 1963 through several successive acquisitions and donations.
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The museum's permanent collection is made up of a variety of donations, primarily those of
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