Musée des arts africains, océaniens et amérindiens, Ethnographic museum in Vieille Charité, Marseille, France.
The Museum of African, Oceanian, and Amerindian Arts exhibits masks, statues, sculptures, and ceremonial objects across three main collection areas on the second floor.
Founded in 1992 under archaeologist Alain Nicolas's direction, the museum received the official 'Musée de France' designation in February 2003.
The African room displays ritual initiation masks from Senegal's Diola people, made with horns, fibers, and seeds for traditional ceremonies.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with different seasonal hours and remains closed on specific holidays including January 1st and May 1st.
The Oceania-America section contains a collection of 80 carved human skulls and Native American feather ornaments gathered from various global cultures.
Location: Marseille
Inception: 1992
Official opening: 1992
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Ville de Marseille, Direction des musées
Opening Hours: May 16-September 17 Tuesday-Monday 13:00-19:00;September 18-May 15 Tuesday-Monday 13:00-18:00;January 01 off;May 01 off;November 01 off;November 11 off;December 25-26 off
Phone: +33491145838
Website: https://musees.marseille.fr/musee-darts-africains-oceaniens-amerindiens-maaoa
GPS coordinates: 43.30101,5.36811
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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