Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, Marseille

Name: Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
Address: 1 Esplanade du J4, Marseille, France

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Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean, Marseille

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The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is a national museum located in Marseille, France. It was inaugurated on 7 June 2013 as part of Marseille-Provence 2013, a year when Marseille was designated as the European Capital of Culture. In 2015, it won the Council of Europe Museum Prize. ()

Local name: Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée Established: 1 June 2013Area: 3.71 acres (0.0058 mi²)Coordinates: 43°17'48"N, 5°21'40"E

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1 Esplanade du J42ème Arrondissement (Joliette)Marseille France

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Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Les Terrasses du Port, Docks, Vieux-Port, Marseille Cathedral.

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Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Marseille
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean?

Nearby attractions include Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Marseille (1 min walk), Fort Saint-Jean, Marseille (3 min walk), St. Lawrence Church, Marseille (4 min walk), Monument aux héros et victimes de la mer, Marseille (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean:

Bus

MuCEM Saint-Jean • Lines: 49, 582, 60, 82, 82S, 83 (3 min walk)
Église Saint-Laurent • Lines: 49 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Gare Maritime de la Major • Lines: Marseille - تونس, الجزائر - Marseille (12 min walk)
Hôtel de Ville • Lines: Ferry (13 min walk)

Tram

Sadi Carnot • Lines: T2, T3 (15 min walk)
République Dames • Lines: T2, T3 (15 min walk)

Metro

Joliette • Lines: M2 (16 min walk)
Vieux Port • Lines: M1 (18 min walk)

Train

Marseille-Saint-Charles (29 min walk)
Arenc-Euroméditerranée (31 min walk)