Are you leaving in Provence, Marseille? At the turn of your walks, visiting the Mucem is a must!
The MUCEM , acronym for Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, is a national museum located in Marseille opened on 7 June 2013, when the city was the European Capital of Culture. Visit the Mucem to discover the history of European and Mediterranean civilizations. The museum links various disciplines – anthropology, archaeological, history, art history – to (re)discover the ancient foundations of one of the cradles of European civilization, to the contemporary era.
Visit the Mucem thus allows to make a leap back through more than 2,000 years of human history. The museum has hosted 8.5 million visitors since its opening, with an average of 1,255 million visitors per year. You don't know how to visit the Mucem? Here is all our practical information about this essential activity of the Phocean City!
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The story of Mucem
Le Mucem de Marseille officially opened its doors on 7 June 2013. Yet the constitution of his abyssal collection dates back to more than 130 years. The Mucem is indeed the great-grandson and the heir of three museums: the Musée d’ethnographie du Trocadéro de Paris (1878-1936), the Musée de l’Homme and the National Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions. The opening project of Mucem was initially launched by President Jacques Chirac, and by Lionel Jospin, then Prime Minister (1997-2002).
In fact, the museum gained a desire for cultural decentralization by the Jospin government, following the transfer to Marseille of the collections of the Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires, located at Bois de Boulogne in 1937 and closed in 2005. It is finally, after 10 years of antagonism, between Old Port and the Port of Commerce, that the Grand Mucem was installed, in front of the rade of Marseille.
What to see and do at the Mucem de Marseille?
What do you see coming to visit the Mucem? Note that the Mucem is deployed on three sites: Building J4, Fort Saint-Jean and the Resource Conservation Centre.
- The J4
On two levels, 3,690 m2 of permanent and temporary exhibitions, 360° views of the sea and a roof terrace.
- Fort Saint-Jean
Restored fortress of the 12th century – which was inaccessible to the public – the Fort Saint-Jean offers many free activities to the Marseilles: exhibitions of the Mucem, botanical walk to the Jardin des Migrations and spectacular panoramas allowed by the opening of the site. It houses 1,100 m2 of exhibitions and 12,000 m2 of gardens.
- Resource Conservation Centre
The third site to visit the Mucem, the Resource Conservation Centre alone contains more than one million objects. Visiting the Mucem allows to bury through the 350,000 references of the museum, whose impressive dimensions span 45,000 m2!
How to visit the Mucem de Marseille?
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Visiting the Mucem is done in three times.
At the J4 building, first visit the Level 0 , the Mediterranean Gallery. There are semi-permanent exhibitions dedicated to the art, history and anthropology of the Mediterranean world. The Level 2 contains temporary exhibitions through two 1,000 m2 rooms each. The visitor can admire art exhibitions, seen as a witness of the time they were created.
At Fort Saint-Jean, visit the Place d’Armes – a top terrace with concerts, screenings and various meetings -, Gallery of Officers – to rediscover the history of the military fort – the Migration Garden – with an area of 12,000 m2, on the heights, with endemic plants of the Mediterranean basin -, News Gallery , the courtyards, the solarium, the chapel – which welcomes contemporary works -, the building Georges Henri Rivière .
Good to know. : All Mucem exhibitions are accessible for people with reduced mobility.
How do I go to the Mucem de Marseille?
- By metro
Stop Old Port or Joliette (10 minutes walk approx.)
- By bus
– Line 82 and 82 (Literal Major or Fort Saint-Jean)—night line 582 – Line 60 (Literal Major or Fort Saint John) – Line 49 (St. Lawrence Church, Littoral Major or Fort Saint John)
- By tram
Tram T2 stop Republic, Ladies or Joliette (10-15 minutes walk)
- By car
Several parking lots are close to the Mucem (see the map of parking ).
- From Marseille Provence airport
Possibility of taking an express shuttle between the airport and the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles (start every 15 minutes from the MP1 between Halls 3-4 and 1). Meet our partner on the website Ulysses to find a flight at the best price.
You can also rent a car at Marseille Airport for greater freedom of movement during your stay in the heart of the Secular City.
Schedules and prices of the Mucem de Marseille
How much does it cost to visit the Mucem in Marseille? Here is the practical information for your visit.
HORARI:
- May 19 to July 5: from 10:00 to 19:00
- July 7 to August 30: from 10:00 to 8:00
- September 1 to November 8: from 10:00 to 19:00
- From November 10: from 10:00 to 18:00
Good to know. : The ticket office closes 45 minutes before closing, and the rooms close 15 minutes before closing the Mucem.
TARIFS:
- Full price : 11 €
- Reduced price: 7.5 €
- Family note: 18 € (5 children maximum, accompanied by two adults)
Guided tours:
- Full price : 14 €
- Reduced price: 9,5 €
- Rate – 18 years old: 4,5 €
Group visits (25 people):
- Guided tour 1h : 290€ (Mucem jackets included)
- Guided tour 1h30 : 320€ (Billets Mucem included)
- Self-catering tour: booking fee at 35€ (Mucem jackets not included)
To answer questions related to the current health measures, find out and book on the official website or by phone at 04.84.35.13.
Good to know:
According to conditions (social minima recipients, holders of the minimum age, job seekers, less than 18 years, etc.), the ticket is free (on supporting documents). MUCEM is also free for the first Sunday of each month, during the Night of Museums and during the European Heritage Days.
The reduced rate is for young people between 18 and 25 years of age, teachers with a Pass Education and a senior in activity in France, visitors to the Musée Regards de Provence, FRAC or the Musée Granet and families with 2 adults and 5 children maximum.
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