Top 10 History Museums in Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

February 17, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best top things to do in Bouches-du-Rhone, France including Tour Musee, Musee d'Histoire de Marseille, Musee Departemental Arles Antique, Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne, Mucem, Musee Raimu, Musee Urgonia, Petit Musee de Carro, Musee des Docks Romains, Musee Gardanne Autrefois.
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1. Tour Musee

Rue de la Tour, 13880 Velaux France +33 4 42 87 73 66 [email protected] http://www.velaux.fr/tour_musee.html
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Tour Musee

Open on Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm. (3pm to 6pm on july and august) Real symbol of Velaux, the tower overhanging the village is the only vestige of a former medieval castle. After an important restoration, this building 15m high is a museum today exposing the archaeological collections of the Gallic city of Roquepertuse. From the terraces of the 2nd floor, a panoramic view is offered to visitors.

2. Musee d'Histoire de Marseille

2 rue Henri Barbusse, 13001 Marseille France +33 4 91 55 36 00 [email protected] http://musee-histoire-marseille-voie-historique.fr/
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4.5 based on 606 reviews

Musee d'Histoire de Marseille

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

We were lucky enough to be staying practically next door to this museum so we had the chance to walk by every day. It is a good historical and archaeological museum with an actual archaeological site. The museum displays artifacts from the very ancient times, including the city's origins, from the Greek period, through to Roman times and until more recent times, up to, I think the 19th century. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you like history and archaeology.

3. Musee Departemental Arles Antique

av de la 1ere DIV Fr Libre Presqu'île du Cirque Romain, 13200, Arles France +33 4 13 31 51 03 http://www.arles-antique.cg13.fr/mdaa_cg13/docs/informationspratiques.pdf
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4.5 based on 1,590 reviews

Musee Departemental Arles Antique

Reviewed By Razorfish - Little Rock, United States

My wife and I visited the Musee Departemental Arles Antique during our two day trip to Arles this past March. It is a wonderful museum with a large number of archeological pieces (statues, sarcophagi, base reliefs, mosaics, etc.). The best feature is the Roman barge that was dug out of the Rhône River and the video of its restoration. It is well worth spending 2 or 3 hours in to gain a better understanding of historic Arles.

4. Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne

2 Groton School Road Centre de la Vieille Charité, 13002 Marseille France +33 4 91 14 58 80 http://vieille-charite-marseille.com/musee-d-archeologie-mediterraneenne-les-civilisations-antiques-du-bassin-mediterraneen
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4.5 based on 284 reviews

Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne

Reviewed By TV2451

This was quite impressive. Lots of important artifacts from this area where there were ancient Greek and Roman settlements. Nicely displayed.

5. Mucem

1 Esplanade du J4 7 Prom. Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille France +33 4 84 35 13 13 [email protected] http://www.mucem.org
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Mucem

The MuCEM is a museum of 21st-century civilizations, principally concerned with comparing all aspects of the cultures of the Mediterranean, with Europe and the other continents that border the Mediterranean occupying a major place. It will offer a fresh look at the cultures of the Mediterranean.

Reviewed By Cmuringi - Nimes, France

A great building that gives you magnifique views especially on the connecting bridges,its alos used ofr expo thus has a lot new things to be discovered during the expos! Its location is really idead overlooking the old port and Palais de pharaoh. Do not miss this!

6. Musee Raimu

27 cours Mirabeau, 13700 Marignane France +33 4 42 41 52 10 [email protected] http://www.musee-raimu.com
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

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7. Musee Urgonia

Chemin des Aires, 13660 Orgon France +33 4 90 73 09 54 [email protected] http://www.musee-urgonia.fr/fr/
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Musee Urgonia

8. Petit Musee de Carro

15 Place Joseph Fasciola, 13500 Martigues France +33 6 78 89 85 45 [email protected] http://www.fetesdecarro.fr/le-petit-musee/
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9. Musee des Docks Romains

Placa de la Montaneta, 13002 Marseille France +33 4 91 91 24 62 http://musee-des-docks-romains.marseille.fr/
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Musee des Docks Romains

The ruins of an ancient Roman warehouse have been preserved in the form of a museum.

Reviewed By sarahbR1048RL

Don't enjoy traipsing through museums? Don't skip this one!! These are the actual, real Roman Docks dating back to the 1st Century B.C., on the scenic Vieux Port in Marseille. The beautiful Roman urns - arranged like a giant spice rack - are still there. They were left in place undisturbed, after construction workers accidentally discovered them in the 1960's. According to the Museum, back in 100 B.C. or so, ships arrived from Rome, Italy carrying olive oil, olives, spices and other essentials. From Marseille, they were transported to Lyon, the capitol city of the ancient Roman Province called "Gaul" (now modern-day France of course; Lyon is another "don't miss" city to tour, with two enormous outdoor Roman theaters - still used for daily afternoon concerts today! But I digress. . . ). The Roman Docks museum was one of the most interesting museums we saw - because it is actually a preserved archaeological site. Close your eyes and imagine the sights, sounds, and aromas as the dock workers, sailors, merchants and others mingled daily. Then go next door to one of many restaurants that line the modern day port - enjoy a beer or glass of wine while you relax and watch the boats cruise by. . .

10. Musee Gardanne Autrefois

21 rue Courbet, 13120 Gardanne France +33 4 42 51 02 73 http://gardanneautrefois.wix.com/
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