Museums in Marseille
Have fun at museums
Inside and outside: with the museums of Marseille, cultivate your freedom of thought and discovery
We have selected some of the museums in Marseille.
To all lord, all honor: the mucem
Le Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations is above all a cultural city. No need to list the exhibitions. They are all fascinating. The idea is rather to live the experience Mucem.
Take the Quai du Port, then walk alongside Fort Saint-Jean for a walk along the water's edge. Savor the exhibition of your choice. Enjoy the view from the top floor of the Museum, and continue along the footbridge which overlooks the sea. It leads you into a maze of gardens decorated with deckchairs which invite you to take a nap in the sun.
Sheltered from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Cantini Museum.
The Cantini Museum is an artistic interlude to be enjoyed in the heart of Marseille. Located in a private mansion built in 1694 in the center of Marseille by the Compagnie du Cap Nègre. This intimate place transports you through the history of modern and contemporary art.
Remonter le temps
Dive into 26 centuries of history, from the Greek foundations of Massalia to the modern city we know today.
The entrance leads you directly to the remains of the ancient port, exposed in the open air in the Jardin des Vestiges. Then, wander through the galleries. Each room is a journey, each object a part of the Marseille puzzle.
A prehistoric treasure under the blue waters of the Mediterranean
No need to dive in: at the Cosquer Museum, an immersive experience awaits you. Take the replica of the cave to discover these 30-year-old works, engraved and painted by our ancestors.
The tour begins with a descent into the depths, where the walls reveal horses, penguins and mysterious hands. The setting transports you to the Ice Age, to a world frozen in time.
The Regards de Provence Museum
The Musée Regards de Provence in Marseille highlights Mediterranean art in an exceptional setting. Housed in a renovated former sanitary station, this museum offers varied exhibitions, mixing paintings, sculptures and photographs. Located near the Mucem and the Old Port, it offers a unique cultural immersion. A must-see for art lovers, with a breathtaking view of the sea and the Phocaean city.
The Borély Museum in the heart of a green setting
Want a morning jog. Head to Borély Park, the green lung of Marseille. Your lover doesn't want to follow you. Two options will appeal to her: the botanical garden of Parc Borély and its Japanese pavilion or the Borély Museum, museum of Decorative Arts, earthenware and Fashion.
2500 works, ceramics, glassware, rare exotic objects, collections of fashion and accessories from the 18th century to the present day
The Longchamp Palace: luxurious water tower
And to think that it was built in 1819 to welcome the arrival of the waters of the Durance in Marseille.
Its rich ornamentations celebrate fertility and abundance.
Since Palais Lonchamp is one of the most popular places to relax in Marseille. It houses the Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Natural History
The Deportation Memorial
The Marseille Deportation Memorial, located near Fort Saint-Jean, honors the victims of the Second World War. Inaugurated in 1995, this sober and poignant place immerses visitors in the collective memory. Its minimalist architecture, with a view of the sea, invites contemplation. A moving and essential site to understand history and pay tribute to those deported from the Phocaean city.
The Radiant City and the MOMA
La Radiant City Marseille, a visionary work by Le Corbusier, and the MAMO (Contemporary Art Center), installed on its roof terrace, form an essential cultural duo. Classified by UNESCO, the Cité illustrates modernist architecture, while the MAMO hosts renowned art exhibitions with a spectacular view of the city. A visit combining heritage and creativity, in the heart of an emblematic place in Marseille.