Marseille History Museum, Archaeological museum in Centre Bourse, France
The Marseille History Museum spans 3,500 square meters and features permanent exhibitions, temporary displays, a documentation center, and an educational auditorium.
Archaeological excavations in 1967 during the Centre Bourse construction revealed substantial Greek fortifications, Roman structures, and medieval artifacts spanning 26 centuries.
The museum exhibits include the world's largest collection of ancient ships, fragments of the fifth-century Malaval church, and numerous archaeological discoveries.
Located at 2 rue Henri Barbusse, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00, with regular admission at 6 euros.
The Garden of Remains presents preserved archaeological structures from the ancient port of Marseille, integrated within the modern shopping center complex.
Location: Marseille
Inception: 1983
Official opening: 1983
Operator: Ville de Marseille
Address: 2 Rue Henri Barbusse, 13001 Marseille
Phone: +33491553600
Website: http://musee-histoire.marseille.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.29756,5.37569
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
The route connects Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, the old port and Calanques National Park with historical buildings. The locations display the maritime history, urban architecture and coastal landscape of Marseille.
La Canebière
257 m
L’Ombrière du Vieux-Port de Marseille
345 m
Jardin des Vestiges
74 m
Hôtel de Cabre
371 m
Palais de la Bourse
195 m
Église Saint-Ferréol les Augustins
189 m
Quai des Belges
284 m
Église de la Mission de France
347 m
Grande Roue de Marseille
359 m
Église Saint-Cannat
191 m
Église Saint-Théodore
274 m
Halle Puget
240 m
Hôtel Louvre et Paix
248 m
Port Antique
131 m
Hôtel des Postes
219 m
Hôtel Pesciolini
192 m
Maison du Figaro
231 m
Immeuble, 42-66 quai du Port
395 m
Hôtel Hubaud
289 m
Immeuble, 1 rue Molière
411 m
Immeuble, 1 rue Saint-Ferréol, Canebière
206 m
Immeuble, 36 Canebière
219 m
Immeuble, 32-34 Canebière
205 m
Immeuble, 40 la Canebière
224 m
Jardin du Baignoir
191 m
TUK TUK Marseille
167 m
Memorial of the Marseillaise
225 m
Grand Carrousel
232 mReviews
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