On June 28, the Mucem invites you to take part in a unique experience by turning down all the noise, to better understand the effects of noise pollution.
As part of its Mucem 2030 strategy, the Mucem reaffirms its ambition to become a Mediterranean “citizen museum” that serves as a model for societal and ecological transitions. Through its CSR initiatives, the museum works with its audiences, partners, and institutions to raise awareness of major contemporary issues.
On June 28, as part of “20 Decibels” Day, the Mucem is offering a unique experience centered on noise pollution—a particularly sensitive issue in Marseille, a city heavily exposed to noise pollution. By limiting all noise within the museum, this event invites everyone to experience silence and gain a better understanding of the effects of noise on our health and our environment.
Readings, storytime naps, whispered poetry, sign language workshops, and screenings of Vincent Munier’s films will punctuate this auditory interlude, all taking place in the Mucem garden at a volume of just 20 decibels.
The program
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Library and nap area
Cour de la Commande, Fort Saint-Jean, Mucem
2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
: Storytime Naps, “Traversées” by Cie Sous X, 20 min.
Cour de la Commande, Fort Saint-Jean, Mucem
Much like a live radio production, *Traversées* is a journey through excerpts from essays, novels, poems, and children’s literature. With their eyes closed, their bodies relaxed on a lounge chair, and their ears wide open, the audience is invited—wearing headphones—to drift from book to book.
Cast:
Readers: Alix Denambride and Aude Schmitter
Sound design: Julie Rousse
Stage manager: Alice Ruffini
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
: “Whispered Poems” street performance by Les Souffleurs Commandos poétiques
Fort Saint-Jean, Mucem
The Souffleurs poetic commandos are working on an “Attempt to Slow Down the World,” inventing a body of gestures, artworks, installations, writings, performances, the poeticization of territories, contaminating processes, and perspectives centered on a “philosophy of speed,” contemporary human time forged under the red-hot pressure of algorithms.
11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.
: Sign language awareness workshop, 30 min.
Blue Lounge, Day 4, Mucem
Free, but reservations are recommended; please contact our reservations department at reservation@mucem.org
On June 28, the Mucem invites you to take part in a unique experience by turning down all the noise, to better understand the effects of noise pollution.
As part of its Mucem 2030 strategy, the Mucem reaffirms its ambition to become a Mediterranean “citizen museum” that serves as a model for societal and ecological transitions. Through its CSR initiatives, the museum works with its audiences, partners, and institutions to raise awareness of major contemporary issues.
On June 28, as part of “20 Decibels” Day, the Mucem is offering a unique experience centered on noise pollution—a particularly sensitive issue in Marseille, a city heavily exposed to noise pollution. By limiting all noise within the museum, this event invites everyone to experience silence and gain a better understanding of the effects of noise on our health and our environment.
Readings, storytime naps, whispered poetry, sign language workshops, and screenings of Vincent Munier’s films will punctuate this auditory interlude, all taking place in the Mucem garden at a volume of just 20 decibels.
The program
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Library and nap area
Cour de la Commande, Fort Saint-Jean, Mucem
2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
: Storytime Naps, “Traversées” by Cie Sous X, 20 min.
Cour de la Commande, Fort Saint-Jean, Mucem
Much like a live radio production, *Traversées* is a journey through excerpts from essays, novels, poems, and children’s literature. With their eyes closed, their bodies relaxed on a lounge chair, and their ears wide open, the audience is invited—wearing headphones—to drift from book to book.
Cast:
Readers: Alix Denambride and Aude Schmitter
Sound design: Julie Rousse
Stage manager: Alice Ruffini
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
: “Whispered Poems” street performance by Les Souffleurs Commandos poétiques
Fort Saint-Jean, Mucem
The Souffleurs poetic commandos are working on an “Attempt to Slow Down the World,” inventing a body of gestures, artworks, installations, writings, performances, the poeticization of territories, contaminating processes, and perspectives centered on a “philosophy of speed,” contemporary human time forged under the red-hot pressure of algorithms.
11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m.
: Sign language awareness workshop, 30 min.
Blue Lounge, Day 4, Mucem
Free, but reservations are recommended; please contact our reservations department at reservation@mucem.org
A Retrospective of Vincent Munier’s Films at the Mucem Auditorium
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The Snow Leopard
20 decibels: A Day Without Noise
In the heart of the Tibetan highlands, photographer Vincent Munier takes writer Sylvain Tesson along on his quest to find the snow leopard. He introduces him to the delicate art of lying in wait, reading tracks, and the patience required to catch a glimpse of the animals. As they wander through the mountain peaks inhabited by invisible presences, the two men engage in a conversation about our place among living beings and celebrate the beauty of the world. Documentary by Marie Amiguet and...
20 decibels: A Day Without Noise A retrospective of Vincent Munier’s films will be presented on June 28 as part of the “20 Decibels: A Day Without Noise” program, a unique experiment that minimizes all noise to help people better understand the effects of noise pollution.On Sunday, Jun 28, 2026
de 14h30 à 16h
J4 / Auditorium
- Free of charge
Bears: Simply Wild
20 decibels: A Day Without Noise
A journey into the breathtaking landscapes of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain, in search of the cliff bear. The slopes of this mountain range are also home to the gray wolf, the European otter, the griffon vulture, and the coal tit. All of them help to recreate this sense of a pristine natural setting in which humans also have their place. Documentary by Vincent Munier and Laurent Joffrion, 52 min, 2019
20 decibels: A Day Without Noise A retrospective of Vincent Munier’s films will be presented on June 28 as part of the “20 Decibels” program—a unique experience that minimizes all noise to help viewers better understand the effects of noise pollution.On Sunday, Jun 28, 2026
de 11h à 12h
J4 / Auditorium
The Song of the Forests
20 decibels: A Day Without Noise
Following *The Snow Leopard*, Vincent Munier takes us deep into the forests of the Vosges. It was here that he learned everything from his father, Michel, a naturalist who spent his life on the lookout in the woods. Now it’s time for them to pass this knowledge on to Simon, Vincent’s son. Three perspectives, three generations, one shared fascination with wildlife. Together with them, we’ll discover deer, rare birds, foxes, and lynx… and sometimes, the flapping of wings of a legendary animal:...
20 decibels: A Day Without Noise A retrospective of Vincent Munier’s films will be presented on June 28 as part of the “20 Decibels: A Day Without Noise” program, a unique experiment that minimizes all noise to help people better understand the effects of noise pollution.On Sunday, Jun 28, 2026
de 17h à 18h45
J4 / Auditorium