Located in the district of " Le Panier", this old hospice of the 17th century is composed of several wings closed on the outside and opened on a rectangular court by galleries on the three levels.
In the center, a chapel with a baroque style dome is the work of Pierre Puget.
The Old Charity 'La Vieille Charité" is classified as a historical monument since 1951. It is currently a multidisciplinary center with scientific and cultural vocation. It houses the Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology and the Museum of African, Oceanian and Amerindian Arts, as well as temporary exhibitions.
Due to a temporary technical failure, the elevator of the Museum is currently out of order. Th...
In the center, a chapel with a baroque style dome is the work of Pierre Puget.
The Old Charity 'La Vieille Charité" is classified as a historical monument since 1951. It is currently a multidisciplinary center with scientific and cultural vocation. It houses the Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology and the Museum of African, Oceanian and Amerindian Arts, as well as temporary exhibitions.
Due to a temporary technical failure, the elevator of the Museum is currently out of order. Th Museums of Marseille apologize for the inconvenience caused and will do their utmost to welcome you in the best conditions.
Accessible for disabled
Environment
Close to a public transportation
Bus stop < 500 m
Subway station < 500 m
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Services
Activities
Temporary exhibition
Permanent exhibition
Arts
Equipment
Toilets
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Parking
Rates
Free access for the permanent collections
Paid access (admission: 10€) for temporary exhibitions
Openings
All year
Monday
Closed
-
Tuesday
9:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
Weekly closure on Mondays, except Easter and Whitsun Mondays.
Closed on the following days: January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11 and December 25.
The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the museums close.