Destination Mucem

Would you like to visit the Mucem but don't know how to get there? Does the Old Port seem a little far away? Would you like to spend a day at the museum?
Take advantage of our practical solution!

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Located at the entrance to the Old Port, Mucem is the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilization. It hosts exhibitions and artistic and cultural events. Mucem is a museum of society. It evokes the relationships and lifestyles of the people of Europe and the Mediterranean, past and present.

The Destination Mucem bus travels around the city, taking you straight to the museum. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover Mucem’s new exhibitions, take a stroll in the gardens of Fort Saint-Jean, enjoy a picnic, or simply relax and admire the sea view. A warm and special welcome is reserved for visitors, both on the bus and at Mucem.

Destination Mucem is expanding its range of services and now offers easy access to the museum thanks to a clean, comfortable bus that is accessible to people with disabilities. The bus welcomes young and old alike, whether you’re coming as a group, solo, with friends or family, so that everyone can take full advantage of Mucem’s wealth of attractions.

The Destination Mucem bus also runs on certain weekday dates. It’s reserved for groups from schools, leisure centers, social organizations and associations in Marseille, the surrounding area and even rural areas. Together, visit an exhibition during the day or discover the museum’s cultural program in the evening.

Sunday with Destination Mucem

After the bus journey, arrive at the Mucem at 11 a.m. for a guided tour of an exhibition. A picnic area is available at Fort Saint-Jean.
In the afternoon, continue your visits independently, take part in workshops or stroll through the museum and gardens.
Return by bus at 3pm. A guide accompanies you throughout the day. On Sundays, the bus alternates between the east, south and north of Marseille, stopping mainly at existing bus stops. Additional stops can be requested at the time of booking.

The Destination Mucem bus is now accessible to wheelchair users (1 or 2 places available).
And what’s more, the bus is packed with surprises!

The journey becomes a moment of discovery and pleasure: let yourself be carried away by the artistic performances – magic, song, dance – regularly offered by artists on board the bus. An invitation to experience culture in a different way, in preparation for your visit to the museum!

Itineraries

  • Eastern route

    The Destination Mucem bus passes through the districts of Saint-Loup, Saint-Thys, Air Bel, La Moularde, Les Campanules, La Rouguière, La Valbarelle and Baille.

    Times and stops:
    10h00 Château Saint-Loup
    10h05 Parc Saint-Cyr
    10h10 Granière Rente
    10h13 La Cartonnerie
    10h15 HLM La Rouguière
    10h20 Booth Lecache
    10h25 Lombard Parette
    10h35 Baille Nègre
    11h00 Musem

    Runs on the 2nd Sunday of the month:
    October 12, 2025, November 9, 2025, December 14, 2025, January 11, 2026, February 8, 2026, March 8, 2026, April 12, 2026, May 10, 2026, June 14, 2026 and July 12, 2026.

  • Itinerary South

    The Destination Mucem bus passes through the La Cayolle, La Soude, La Cravache, La Sauvagère and La Capelette districts.

    Timetable and stops:
    10h00 La Cayolle
    10h02 Centre Commercial Sormiou
    10h06 Barquière Martheline
    10h12 Le Corbusier
    10h20 La Sauvagère
    10h24 Capelette – Curtel
    10h26 Lycée Brochier
    11h00 Mucem

    Runs on the 3rd Sunday of the month:
    October 19, 2025, November 16, 2025, December 21, 2025, January 18, 2026, February 15, 2026, March 15, 2026, April 19, 2026, May 17, 2026, June 21, 2026 and July 19, 2026.

  • Northern route

    The Destination Mucem bus passes through the districts of Sainte-Marthe, Saint-Joseph, Les Aygalades, Le Castellas, Les Bourrely, La Solidarité, Kallisté, La Castellane, La Bricarde, Plan d’Aou, La Viste, Consolat, La Calade, Campagne Lévêque, La Cabucelle and Les Abattoirs.

    Timetable and stops:
    10h00 Ste-Marthe Le Camp
    10h03 Nungesser
    10h05 St-Joseph
    10h10 Le Castellas
    10h15 Vallon des Tuves
    10h25 La Castellane
    10h30 Gare St-Antoine
    10h35 Cité La Viste
    10h40 Lycée Saint-Exupéry
    10h45 Les Abattoirs (in front of the driving school)
    11h00 Mucem

    Runs on the 4th Sunday of the month:
    October 26, 2025, November 23, 2025, December 28, 2025, January 25, 2026, February 22, 2026, March 22, 2026, April 26, 2026, May 24, 2026, June 28, 2026 and July 26, 2026.

Current and future exhibitions

View all past exhibitions

The week with Destination Mucem

Once again this year, Destination Mucem is available on selected weekday dates for schools, leisure centers, social organizations and associations. In groups, plan a visit to an exhibition from Monday to Friday, or discover the cultural program in the evening.

Destination Mucem is a 100% free offer (bus + activity at the Mucem) reserved for leisure centers located in Bouches-du-Rhône’s Priority Urban Neighborhoods (QPV).

For further information: reservation@mucem.org

For school groups

Departure is at 9:30 a.m. from the bus stop nearest your school or college.
On arrival at the Mucem, a guide awaits you for a tour of the exhibition, before returning by bus after the lunch break.

Destination Mucem is a 100% free offer (bus + activity at the Mucem) reserved for schools located in Marseille’s priority education networks (REP/REP+).

Available from Monday November 3, 2025 to Friday July 3, 2026,
on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

For leisure centers, social structures and associations

Exhibition visits
Departure at 9:30 am from the bus stop nearest to your accommodation.
On arrival at Mucem, a guide awaits you for an exhibition visit, then return by bus after the lunch break.

From Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Wednesday mornings only.
From July 6 to 31, 2026, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

Activities for children

Mucem cycles

One-off events

Throughout the year, the Mucem organizes cultural events that may or may not be linked to its exhibitions.
A chance to experience the museum in a different way: discover Saint-Michel l’Observatoire, Mucem (Re)Mix, World Football Day, summer evening programs…

See you at home

Destination Mucem is also a series of participatory workshops on photography, theater, dance and sports, organized throughout the year in the neighborhoods where the bus runs.

And on request, a presentation of the Destination Mucem program and the museum’s offer, at your premises.

New in 2025 – 2026: Destination Mucem goes even further!

Structures located in rural areas of Bouches-du-Rhône can now benefit from the Destination Mucem scheme.
For further information: destinationmucem@mucem.org

You are key players in relaying the Mucem’s proposals within your organizations, associations, social centers, leisure centers, schools…

By disseminating information to the users you support, you help to remove barriers to access to culture.

Together, let’s make sure that all the people of Marseilles and the surrounding region can take full advantage of the Mucem and the cultural life of their region.

Communicate with posters and postcards to distribute around you. If you want to share photos or posts, you can tag the Mucem on social networks and/or add the hashtags: #Destinationmucem #Mucem

To subscribe to the Destination Mucem newsletter: destinationmucem@mucem.org

Practical information

Destination Mucem is 100% free (bus + museum). To take advantage of the scheme, advance booking is essential.

Users will receive practical information at the time of booking.

The Mucem has a checkroom
To facilitate on-site visits, the Mucem provides strollers for children, wheelchairs and folding stools.
For lunch, a picnic area is available at Fort Saint-Jean (bring your own picnic).
For safety reasons, metal cutlery and glass containers are not allowed in the museum (security check).

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