Musée de Paléontologie - Aix-Marseille Université
Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Paleontology Museum of Aix-Marseille University is an establishment dedicated to the presentation and study of fossils and the history of ancient life. Associated with the university, it participates in the educational and scientific missions of the higher education institution. Located in Marseille, in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, it benefits from the geological proximity of the Mediterranean basin and regions rich in paleontological deposits. The museum offers researchers, students, and visitors access to collections allowing them to explore natural prehistory and the evolution of ancient ecosystems.
Practical information
Address
3 Pl. Victor Hugo
Phone number
+33 4 13 55 12 36Official website
mdp.cerege.frGoogle Maps
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Nearest station
About 10 min walk from metro Saint-Charles.
Nearest station
About 10 min walk from metro Saint-Charles.
Parking
On-site parking (visitors only).
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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