This Saturday, May 17, every reason will be a good reason to stay awake as late as possible. And for good reason, the European Night of Museums is back for its 21st edition, and it’s looking vibrant and exciting! The Marseille museums have really gone all out to offer you a delicious program. The concept? Enjoy most museums for free for one magical evening. We’ve carefully sifted through the program and chosen 5 must-see activities that you absolutely can't miss.
Rediscover the Hervé di Rosa exhibition at Mucem
As part of the 21st edition of the Night of Museums, why not take a trip to the Mucem to rediscover a colorful and lively artist, Hervé di Rosa? For this occasion, the inst...The institution opens its doors for free from 7 PM to midnight and invites the students from a class at Longchamps Middle School as part of its project "The Class, the Artwork." The students are taking over the exhibition islets to share with the audience their favorites, all accompanied by original music from Thibault Cohade.
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Mucem
Promenade Robert-Laffont – 2e
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We’re putting all our senses on alert at the Museum of History of Marseille
Get ready for a completely unique visit that the Museum of History of Marseille has in store for you! This amazing institution invites you to explore the history of the Phocean city not just with your legs, but with your senses! Listen, touch, taste, and smell your way through this one-of-a-kind visit that digs into the everyday life of Marseillais through the years. It’s a fun and totally fresh way to rediscover the entire history of the city, from its creation to the present day. We just love it!
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Marseille History Museum
2, Henri-Barbusse Street – 1st
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Let’s get carried away by dance at FRAC Sud
The FRAC Sud invites you to rediscover its exhibition What the Hand Thinks through the lens of dance. Just like the displayed works created by the artists' hands, the dancers and performers will fascinate and transport us into a dreamy, suspended world full of poetry. In total, a delightful thirty artists will take turns throughout the evening to enchant you in one of the institution's spaces.
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Frac Sud - City of Contemporary Art
20, Boulevard de Dunkerque – 2nd Floor
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Let yourself be carried away by Oliver Foster at the Cantini Museum
Franco-British musician, Oliver Foster takes us on a journey for an evening into his unique universe at the intersection of genres. Blending electric guitar, reverberated synthesizers, raw vocals, and choral singing, he offers us a true exploration of music, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of alternative rock and experimental music. And for the Nuit des Musées, he presents three sessions of music right in the heart of the Cantini Museum, filling our senses with art, both visually and audibly.
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Cantini Museum
19, rue Grignan – 6th
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Get ready for a variety of activities at the MAC!
For the indecisive, no worries, we have a spot for you. Head on over to the Contemporary Art Museum, which offers a selection of exciting activities and performances. If you're in a hurry, you can enjoy quick "flash" visits lasting just 15 minutes. For those with a creative spark, indulge in Erwin Wurm's One Minute Sculptures, where the artist challenges you to step into the shoes of a work of art for a few seconds. So, what will it be for you?
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MAC – Contemporary Art Museum
69, Avenue d'Haïfa – 8th
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Check out the entire program at nuitdesmusees.culture.gouv.fr
