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Sciences & NatureMuséum d'histoire naturelle de la Ville de Marseille
Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Founded in 1819, the Marseille Natural History Museum is located in the right wing of the Palais Longchamp. It presents collections of natural curiosities and heritage items, reflecting Marseille's geographical position at the crossroads of European and Mediterranean natural spaces. Its permanent collections, with free admission, include notably dinosaur skeletons, mammal specimens, and natural science objects. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions and regularly organizes free nature outings to discover local biodiversity. Open Tuesday to Sunday, it is a major institution in the network of municipal museums in Marseille.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Friday
- 09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Palais Longchamp, Rue Espérandieu
Phone number
+33 4 91 14 59 50Official website
musees.marseille.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from tram Palais Longchamp.
Nearest station
About 5 min walk from tram Palais Longchamp.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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