Galerie de l'Histoire de Martigues

  • Museum
  • Arts and culture
  • Local history
  • Municipal museum
Rond-point de l'Hôtel de ville, 13500 Martigues
This innovative 500 m2 exhibition area on the ground floor of the town hall takes you travelling back in time through the history of this one-thousand-year old city and its residents.
Embark for a unique voyage in the Galerie de l'Histoire de Martigues. With videos, written documents, photographs, models and museography and interactive terminals, the gallery highlights key periods in the evolution of Martigues from the first traces of human civilisation to the lightening development of the commune in the second half of the 20th century.

The Galerie also presents the city of the future with exhibitions of urban, cultural and social projects for Martigues. The exhibition covers more than just a few centuries. It covers the complete history of Martigues from the prehistoric period to current time. The evolution of our world is unveiled, discovered and rediscovered.

Guided tours every Saturday from 4pm to 5pm.

Services

Services

Air conditioning
Car park

Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities

Openings

Openings

Wednesday
09:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00

Thursday
09:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00

Friday
09:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00

Tuesdays: only groups with a reservation
Wednesday
08:30 - 12:00
13:30 - 17:30

Thursday
08:30 - 12:00
13:30 - 17:30

Friday
08:30 - 12:00
13:30 - 17:30

Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00

Tuesdays: only groups with a reservation

Location

Location

Galerie de l'Histoire de Martigues
Rond-point de l'Hôtel de ville, 13500 Martigues

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a motorway
  • In centre of town
  • Town location
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Close to pleasure port
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Pier within 500 m
Updated on 30 August 2025 at 15:50
by Office de Tourisme et des Loisirs de Martigues
(Offer identifier : 5538425)
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