Musée des beaux-arts de Marseille, Art museum in Palais Longchamp, Marseille, France
The museum displays paintings, sculptures, and drawings from European masters in the left wing of the grand Palais Longchamp building.
Created in 1801 during the Consulate period, the museum moved to its current location in 1869 and underwent major renovations completed in 2013.
The collection features works by European artists including Peter Paul Rubens, Giovanni Cariani, and Pierre Paul Puget across different artistic movements.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with annual attendance exceeding 50,000 people.
The museum houses direct gifts from artists, including the sculpture La Méditation, presented by Auguste Rodin himself to the institution.
Location: Marseille
Inception: 1801
Official opening: 1804
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: No
Address: Palais Longchamp Aile gauche, 9 Rue Edouard Stephan, 13004 Marseille
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +33491145930
Website: https://musees.marseille.fr/musee-des-beaux-arts-mba
GPS coordinates: 43.30441,5.39387
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:22
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