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Marseille History Museum
Museum4.5 · 2 1254.4 · 653≈ 1 h 15 minFree entry213 m from the center
The Marseille History Museum — France's largest urban history museum — stands directly above the excavations. Inside, the actual quays of the Greek colony of Massalia from the third century BC survive with their amphorae; the display runs from the city's founding by Greeks around 600 BC through the Middle Ages to nineteenth-century port glory. Beside it lies the Jardin des Vestiges with ancient walls. The permanent collection is free.
Highlights
- Actual Greek harbour quays, 3rd century BC
- Jardin des Vestiges with Massalia's walls
- City history from 600 BC onward
- Permanent collection free for all
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 18:00 |
What’s nearby
Jardin des Vestiges presents archaeological remains in a garden setting.
1 min walk · 51 m
Église Saint-Cannat-les-Prêcheurs
2 min walk · 170 m
Palais de la Bourse is a grand building associated with commerce.
2 min walk · 183 m
Hôtel Pesciolini.
2 min walk · 184 m
Église Saint-Ferréol
2 min walk · 185 m
Halle Puget.
3 min walk · 210 m
Old Port
3 min walk · 225 m
Maison du Figaro is the historic headquarters of the newspaper.
3 min walk · 271 m
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