The Fashion Museum in Marseille was founded in the 80s of the last century, and the exhibits are counted from the same time. The m …
The Cantini Museum is located in Marseille and houses one of France’s largest state collections of contemporary art, mostly coveri …
Among the interesting museums of Marseille is the Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology. It is located in the center of the old quar …
The Museum of Ceramics was opened in June 1995 in a fully restored nineteenth-century castle called Château Pastra. The museum is …
Marseille is a city with a rich history and vibrant cultural life, where every walk turns into a small trip. Its museums and expositions reflect the diversity of Mediterranean traditions, contemporary art and fashion, offering unique collections and the atmosphere of a large port city.
The city has a variety of museums, which should be included in the route: Founded in the 1980s, the Museum of Fashion holds collections that tell about the development of style and local fashion traditions; the Cantini Museum has one of the largest public collections of modern art in France and introduces visitors to key trends of the XX century. The Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology in the old quarter of Panier reveals the ancient layers of the region’s history and preserves the archaeological finds of the Mediterranean; the Museum of Ceramics, opened in June 1995 in a restored nineteenth-century castle, displays rare examples of ceramic craft; and the Museum of Modern Art near the House of Justice offers an extensive collection of contemporary painting. In the vicinity of Marseille, there are also small local museums and ethnographic corners that complement the urban picture and expand the possibilities of outbound routes.
The museum life of the city is active: temporary exhibitions, retrospectives and imported collections appear all year round, especially during the tourist season. Museums participate in city-wide projects and conduct thematic programs in summer and autumn, and individual halls regularly announce new author projects and international expositions. Follow the poster and schedule – so you will not miss interesting shows and special excursions.
Come to Marseille to walk the museum trails and discover unexpected sides of the city. Book a tour with a private guide - local specialists will make a convenient route, tell little-known stories and help you see the most interesting exhibits without unnecessary fuss. Traveling through the museum halls with a guide will make your trip lively and memorable, so plan your visit in advance and book excursions.
