Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée (MUCEM)

Museum Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
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What to expect

The Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée (Mucem) is a museum located in Marseille, France. It is a national museum that showcases the anthropology, archaeology, history, and art of European and Mediterranean civilizations. The museum has three sites: the J4 building, the Fort Saint-Jean, and the Centre de Conservation et de Ressource. The J4 building, designed by architect Rudy Ricciotti, features a unique cube-like structure with a lattice of concrete. The museum offers a range of exhibitions, including permanent and temporary exhibits, as well as activities and events for visitors of all ages. The Mucem is also committed to accessibility, with facilities and services for visitors with disabilities. The museum's collections include over 250,000 objects, and its exhibitions cover a wide range of topics, from art and history to science and technology

Plan your family visit to the Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée (MUCEM) with these blog insights 👇

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Visiting Marseille with family: 22 things to do with children

Visiting Marseille with family: 22 things to do with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the MUCEM, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations in Marseille. We walked across the long walkway to the museum, which is housed in a unique building. We explored the permanent exhibits, which focus on the Mediterranean region

Highlights: The kids loved walking across the long walkway to the museum. They also enjoyed the interactive exhibits in the museum. The kids also enjoyed the special exhibit about rural life in the Mediterranean region. We enjoyed the views of the Mediterranean Sea from the museum ✨