MARSEILLE HISTORY MUSEUM

The Marseille History Museum is one of the most wonderful things to see in Marseille, it's an amazing historical and archeological museum. As one of the most significant museums in France, this site hosts major exhibitions for the archeological finds excavated at the same spot. The museum’s outside garden which is home to several stabilized archeological remains includes classical ramparts, a necropolis and port buildings.

Nestled in the center of Bourse, the iconic Marseille History Museum is near the Old Port and one of the most popular places to visit in Marseille. The museum has a stunning outside garden named Jardin des Vestiges, which is the site of a permanent exhibition of 3500m2. In addition to this, the museum also has separate spaces for temporary exhibitions, an auditorium and a documentation center. Explore this archeological and historical museum with our Europe travel.

These features of the museum make it an important part of the urban history museum in France. The permanent exhibition houses display the history of Marseille up to the 18th century, and their aim is to collect and display permanent exhibitions for the 19th and 20th centuries. 

Highlights

• The museum houses some of the best archeological artifacts, including the ones excavated from the site itself such as the famous hull of a ship belonging to the 2nd century. 
• The collection of the museum includes the prehistory of the region around the city, the Ligures and the Phocaeans, and the Roman periods of the Marseille Old port. 
• The museum library, documentation center and video collection are great ways to learn about the varied and vibrant history of the city. 
• There is a separate exhibition dedicated to the medieval potter's workshops and also includes the first French Manufacture of faience.