Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône) réunit 12 musées dans son patrimoine culturel. Ces 12 musées conservent des collections couvrant des domaines variés. Marseille est implantée dans le département Bouches-du-Rhône.
Museums in Marseille
Marseille Museums
The city of Marseille, located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, is home to 12 museums bearing the « Musée de France » label. These institutions serve as key venues for the conservation and dissemination of the territory's artistic, historical, and scientific heritage.
Domains and Collections
The museums of Marseille present collections covering the following fields: Technique et industrie, Art moderne et contemporain, Archéologie, Photographie, Histoire, Ethnologie, Afrique, Amérique. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.
Plan your visit to Marseille
To visit the museums of Marseille, check the page of each institution on our website. You will find the address and available information. As opening hours and admission fees vary by museum, it is recommended to contact the institution directly before your visit. The municipality may also have a tourist office that centralizes practical information.
Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhône department
Marseille is part of the Bouches-du-Rhône department (Bouches-du-RhôneCode), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Marseille with those in neighboring cities.
Data sources
The information presented comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Marseille hosts 12 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Museums in Marseille cover various fields: fine arts, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative arts, ethnology.
Prices vary. Many offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month and reduced rates.
Check the details of each museum for the full address. Most are accessible by public transportation.
Yes, digitized works are accessible via the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility depends on each establishment. Contact the museum before your visit.
Marseille is located in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
Many museums offer guided tours and workshops. Inquire directly with the establishment.
Museums participate in national events (Night of Museums, Heritage Days) and host temporary exhibitions.
The data come from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under Open License v2.0.