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Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée
The Mucem is a French national museum in Marseille devoted to the civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean. It occupies a 15,000 m² cube-shaped building designed by Rudy Ricciotti, with a fibre-reinforced concrete lattice façade, located at the J4 site next to the 17th-century Fort Saint-Jean. The two sites are linked by a 130-metre footbridge over the harbour basin. The museum houses the permanent collection 'La galerie de la Méditerranée', designed by Adeline Rispal, and temporary exhibitions at the J4 and in the Georges Henri Rivière building at the fort. It also has a 400-seat auditorium (Germaine Tillion), a bookshop-boutique, a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views over the Bay of Marseille, and hosts lectures, debates, shows, film screenings and concerts. A single ticket gives access to all the permanent and temporary exhibitions, and admission to the outdoor spaces is free.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée: 7 missions
- Visit the permanent exhibition Populaire ? Les trésors des collections du MucemDiscover the permanent exhibition Populaire ? Les trésors des collections du Mucem.
- Take in the permanent exhibition Méditerranées Inventions et représentationsDiscover the permanent exhibition Méditerranées Inventions et représentations.
- See the exhibition trail that portrays the «jeux de la fête»Follow the exhibition trail that portrays the «jeux de la fête» in the indoor spaces.
- Explore La galerie de la MéditerranéeTake in La galerie de la Méditerranée, the museum's permanent exhibition.
- Attend talks and shows at the Germaine Tillion auditoriumThe Germaine Tillion auditorium hosts talks, debates and shows.
- Discover the Mucem bookshop-boutiqueExplore the Mucem bookshop-boutique across its two spaces.
- Visit a bookshopStep into a bookshop located inside the museum.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée?
From €12 per person. Check the day's price on the official website before you go.
What are the opening hours of Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée?
May–Jun: Mon–Sun 10:00–19:00 · Nov–Apr: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Jul–Aug: Wed–Mon 10:00–20:00.
How much time do you need for Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
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