Outgoing
Old Charity Center 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
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Old Charity Center

Les Grands Carmes

Step through the baroque pink stone archway into one of Marseille's most beautiful secrets. This 17th-century former almshouse wraps three free museums around a sun-dappled courtyard, where the chapel dome hosts rotating contemporary installations and the arcaded walkways offer quiet refuge from the city bustle.

17th-century architecture
free entry
Mediterranean archaeology
African & Oceanic art

Tips

🏛️"The architecture is the star attraction"
🎟️free entry to both permanent museums
☕Café Olla tucked in the corner for a break

Old Charity Center

2 Rue de la Charité, 13002 Marseille, France

Free

musees.marseille.fr

Upcoming at Old Charity Center

Friday, Jun 12
Présentation du Centre de la Vieille Charité

Présentation du Centre de la Vieille Charité

June 12

Wander through a sun-dappled Baroque courtyard where three floors of free global art await. From Egyptian artifacts to Mediterranean treasures, this former almshouse pairs serious collections with seriously beautiful architecture.

Adrien Vescovi - Invitation d’artiste

Adrien Vescovi - Invitation d’artiste

June 12

Adrien Vescovi transforms the Vieille Charité's 17th-century chapel dome with a bold contemporary installation. The historic charitable center also houses Mediterranean and global art collections across three arcaded floors.

Adrien Vescovi Installation

Adrien Vescovi Installation

June 12

Wander through monumental swaths of fabric that transform the Vieille Charité's chapel and corridors into a textile dreamscape. Marseille artist Adrien Vescovi celebrates Mediterranean craftsmanship through an installation built for slow, sensory exploration.

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