Fort Saint-Jean
15,000 m2 including 1,100 m2 of exhibition space and 12,000 m2 of gardens
“A fully restored historic monument, open to all”.
Fort Saint-Jean is an integral part of the Mucem. Linked by a 115 m-long footbridge to the contemporary building designed by architect Rudy Rucciotti, the fort hosts exhibitions throughout the year and, in fine weather, open-air cultural events (shows, large-screen projections, concerts, festivals…). It also features a Mediterranean garden, restaurant and bookshop.
Free access to the landscaped outdoor areas allows visitors to stroll around and make the Fort their own, turning it into a real place to live.
The second 70 m-long footbridge linking it to the Panier district ensures continuity in the urban and tourist itinerary between the oldest part of the city and the new J4 district. Fort Saint-Jean’s geographical location and history make it a veritable junction between the city and the museum, between history and its contemporary setting.
Spaces
MucemLab
At the crossroads of research, creation and heritage, the MucemLab offers meetings, seminars, workshops and training courses throughout the year.
Order court
Accessible from the Old Port, the Cour de la Commande is one of the entrances to the Mucem. A lively passageway, it hosts events, exhibitions, a ticketing area and the MucemLab, the museum’s research and training center.
Place d'Armes
Accessible from Panier, Place d’Armes is another entrance to Mucem.
This area houses a ticket office, exhibitions (Georges Henri Rivière building) and the footbridge leading to J4.
The officers' gallery
The Galerie des Officiers offers a walk through the heart of Fort Saint-Jean and exhibition spaces that tell its story.
King René Tower
Built in the mid-15th century, King René commissioned the construction of an imposing square tower to watch over access to the port. It is possible to visit it.
The migration garden
The Jardin des Migrations (Garden of Migrations) unfolds across the outdoor spaces of Fort Saint-Jean: a veritable interlude of nature in the heart of the city! Surrounded by flowers, essences and aromatic plants from different shores of the Mediterranean, this landscaped, sensory walk invites you to observe, touch, smell and listen…
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