Kindergarten
Le Fabuleux terrier, Mucem children's area © Julie Cohen, Mucem 
An object, a story © Fanny Dreyer, Mucem 
Chien tête en bas © Fanny Dreyer / Mucem 
Boîte à contes © Compagnie L'air de dire 
Biblio-contes © Julie Cohen, Mucem
Animated tours
Un objet, une histoire - Storytelling tour in connection with the "Populaire?" exhibition.
Storytelling visit in connection with the “Populaire?” exhibition.
Petite section – Grande section
Length: 1hIn collaboration with Cie L’air de dire.
Have you ever visited “Populaire? The objects we find there all have something to tell us… like this story told by the wise Nasreddine. In an imaginary country in the East, the palace peacock goes in search of the most beautiful gift for the little prince’s birthday…but what would be the ideal present among all the treasures in the “Populaire?” exhibition?An object, a story © Fanny Dreyer, Mucem Dog upside down - Outdoor yoga discovery tour.
Outdoor yoga discovery tour.
Grande section
Duration: 1hIn collaboration with Cie Pièces détachées-Caroline Grosjean.
How about a moment of zen at the Mucem? For an hour, a few yoga exercises will help you loosen up, get rid of tension and explore the museum and its architecture with your body. Nothing but well-being!Chien tête en bas © Fanny Dreyer / Mucem Des étoiles plein les yeux - Storytelling tour in conjunction with the "Lire le ciel" exhibition
Storytelling visit in conjunction with the “Reading the Sky” exhibition
Until January 5, 2026
Moyenne section – Grande section
Duration: 1hThis tour plunges you into the mysteries of the sky through myths, tales and astrological stories… You’ll come away with stars in your eyes!
Des étoiles plein les yeux © Fanny Dreyer / Mucem
The workshops
Méli-Mélo des émotions - Visit and workshop in conjunction with the "Populaire?" exhibition and the "Le fabuleux terrier" children's area.
Workshop-visit in conjunction with the “Populaire?” exhibition and the “Le fabuleux terrier” children’s area.
Grande section
Duration: 1h30In collaboration with Jaune Sardine.
Children set off on a mission in the “Populaire?” exhibition to help Phil the rabbit, faithful guardian of the Mucem collections, rediscover his emotions. Eight games in the “Le fabuleux terrier” children’s area complete this quest. An invaluable opportunity to encourage the youngest visitors to better recognize, express and manage their emotions…
Jeune Pousse - Workshop-visit in connection with the Migrations garden
From March 16 to June 12, 2026
Grande section
Duration 1h30Mucem’s gardeners help you discover the Mediterranean plants and biodiversity of this dry garden through shapes, fragrances, textures, materials and colors. A small workshop using vegetable inks, featuring pomegranate and madder, completes this springtime visit.
Dreaming the Mediterranean - Workshop-visit in conjunction with the "Mediterranean" exhibition
From January 2026
Grande section
Running time: 1h30Through the “Mediterranean” exhibition, students discover how artworks, objects and stories have constructed dream images of the Mediterranean. Between ancient temples, mythological heroes and vanished cities, they explore these imaginations, then create their own Mediterranean vision in the workshop.
© Julie Cohen / Mucem The meaning of fashion - Visit-workshop in connection with the exhibition "Mossi, fashion together".
From May 25, 2026
Grande section
Running time: 1h30After a visit to the exhibition, the experience continues with a workshop combining sewing, urban arts and know-how. Children discover the committed approach of designer Mossi Traoré, manipulating materials and shapes to create a unique piece together.
Fashion sense © Fanny Dreyer, Mucem
Conservation and Resource Center
Located in the Belle de Mai district, the Conservation and Resource Center (CCR) is dedicated to the conservation and dissemination of the Mucem collections. The model apartment is one of 17 storerooms that showcase the diversity of the museum’s holdings and reveal what goes on behind the scenes. A reading room is also available for consulting archives and books, and for borrowing the latter.
Biblio-contes
Public: Moyenne section – Grande section / Duration: 1h / Workshop visit.
The visit begins with the discovery of the reserve and some twenty objects depicting characters or animals echoing the world of fairy tales. The library is then transformed into a place of exchange, reading and creation.
Out of doors
The Mucem is continuing its off-site activities.
Story box
Public: Moyenne section – Grande section / Duration: 1h / Off-site workshop in Marseille.
Students create a collective booklet, using silk-screen stamps and visuals, to keep track of the main stages of folk tales.
