Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée
MuCEM is a national museum of civilizations in Europe and the Mediterranean, located in Marseille, France. It explores the shared history and cultural exchanges between these regions.
Also known as: MuCEM
Currency
EUR (€)
Best time to visit
April to June, September to October
Languages
French
Coordinates
43.296°, 5.370°
Key facts
1MuCEM is the first national museum dedicated to the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean
2The museum's architecture is designed to resemble a ship's hull, symbolizing Marseille's maritime history
3MuCEM's permanent collection includes over 100,000 objects and artifacts
Timeline
2013: MuCEM opened to the public
2015: Won the European Museum of the Year Award
2018: Hosted the temporary exhibition 'All the World's Futures'
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