MuCEM's striking concrete lattice building houses groundbreaking collections exploring Mediterranean cultures—from ancient heritage to contemporary life. France's first major museum outside Paris offers fresh perspectives on this rich, evolving
“Opened in 2013, the long-anticipated MuCEM is the first national gallery in France to be located outside of Paris.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's
"Made up of three sites designed by Rudy Ricciotti, MuCEM is all about new perspectives on Mediterranean cultures." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The collections inside are an ode to the Mediterranean, its history, art of living and heritage, but also its present. " Full review
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Don't miss the Galerie de la Méditerranée on the ground-floor of J4.
Independent
"Encased in a high tech, super resistant concrete lattice, houses a collection of anthropological artefacts which explore the history of Mediterranean cultures. "
"Between spectator stands I indulged in culture in the Mucem museum, took dips in the Med and made the short drive down the coast for the pastel marina of Cassis and the unmissable blues of the Calanques National Park"
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Lonely Planet
"While entry to the flagship MUCEM and its fascinating exhibitions exploring European and Mediterranean civilization commands an admission fee, its vertigo-inducing rooftop and elevated..."
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