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Natural History Museum of Marseille

Les Cinq-Avenues

The Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Marseille, founded in 1819 and housed in the magnificent Palais Longchamp, invites you to wander through 200 years of natural wonders. Explore taxidermied animals from five continents, dinosaur skeletons, rare fossils, and interactive exhibits that bring biodiversity to life, all completely free.

Historic 19th-century palace
Free admission
Family-friendly
Interactive exhibits

Tips

🦕look for the mosasaur skeleton
🔍"loved it!" (Les Deux Petits Baroudeurs)
📞call ahead in windy weather (park may close)

Natural History Museum of Marseille

Palais Longchamp, Rue Espérandieu, 13004 Marseille, France

Upcoming at Natural History Museum of Marseille

Friday, Jun 12
Exposition photo au Muséum d’histoire naturelle

Exposition photo au Muséum d’histoire naturelle

June 12

Sixteen photographs capture Marseille's wild side, from coastal waters to mountain peaks. A quiet, contemplative walk through the city's hidden biodiversity, housed in the historic natural history museum.

Biodiversité marseillaise, entre mer et collines

Biodiversité marseillaise, entre mer et collines

June 12

Wander through three rooms packed with over 2000 taxidermied creatures, from towering mammals to tiny insects. Interactive stations bring ecosystems to life, making this free museum a cool escape for curious minds of all ages.

Aliçe et les drôles d’oiseaux

Aliçe et les drôles d’oiseaux

June 12 at 8am

Step through the looking glass into a dreamlike world where Lewis Carroll's imagination meets stuffed flamingos, hedgehogs, and rabbits from the museum's own collection. Artist Bernard Briançon weaves whimsical scenes that invite kids and adults alike to ponder time, nature, and the deliciously absurd.