The Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée, also known as Mucem, is a national museum located in Marseille, France. The museum is dedicated to the anthropology and culture of European and Mediterranean societies. It features a collection of over 250,000 objects and offers a range of exhibitions, including permanent and temporary exhibits. The museum's architecture is notable, with a unique cube-shaped building designed by Rudy Ricciotti, and a passageway connecting it to the historic Fort Saint-Jean. Visitors can explore the museum's various exhibits, which cover topics such as the history of the Mediterranean diet, the cultural significance of food, and the evolution of culinary traditions. The museum also offers a range of activities and events, making it a great place to visit with family and friends
Plan your family visit to the Mucem with these blog insights 👇


Activities: We discovered the MuCEM, Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, in Marseille. The heart of the museum is easily recognizable with its structure of glass set in a concrete lace. We visited the temporary exhibition "The World in Reverse, Carnivals and Masquerades of Europe and the Mediterranean"
Highlights: The children were very receptive to costumes, masks, and video screens. The masks and costumes were magnificent and took us to an imaginary world, with different rituals. "The girls discovered masks and costumes made from various materials: papier-mâché, animal skins, feathers, wood, straw, fabrics and fabrics…" ✨
