Kindergarten
The Mucem welcomes preschool classes throughout the year for their first visit to the museum, its exhibitions, and its collections; see below for the full program of activities designed for children in the younger, middle, and older preschool classes.
Animated tours
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Mamma Mia
Sensory visit in connection with the "Bonnes Mères" exhibition
- Elementary School-
- Kindergarten-
- Guided Tour-
- School-related
This tour allows children to explore maternity care in the Mediterranean region.
Using the metaphor of a family tree, she invites them to reflect on the bonds that unite them with their mothers, as well as on the role of the mother figure, pregnancy, domestic work, and the passing down of traditions. Sensory visit in connection with the “Bonnes Mères” exhibition Preschool — 5th Grade Duration: 1 hourFrom Thursday, Mar 26, 2026
to Monday, Aug 31, 2026J4 / Showroom - R+2

Dog Hanging Upside Down
Outdoor Yoga Discovery Tour
- Elementary School-
- Grande section-
- Guided Tour-
- School-related
How about we meet up at the Mucem for a relaxing break?
For one hour, through a few yoga exercises, we’ll stretch, release tension, and explore the museum and its architecture with our bodies. Nothing but well-being! Outdoor yoga discovery tour In collaboration with Cie Pièces détachées—Caroline Grosjean. Kindergarten through 5th grade Duration: 1 hourFrom Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
to Sunday, Jul 11, 2027J4

An object, a story
Storytelling Tour in Connection with the “Populaire?” Exhibition
- CP-
- Kindergarten-
- Guided Tour-
- School-related
Have you ever visited "Populaire"?
The objects found there all have a story to tell us… Like this tale told by the wise Nasreddin. In an imaginary Eastern kingdom, the palace peacock sets out 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? Storytelling tour in conjunction with the “Populaire?” exhibition ” Preschool through Kindergarten Duration: 1 hour In collaboration with Cie L’air de dire.From Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
to Sunday, Jul 4, 2027J4 / Collection gallery - Ground floor
Workshop Tours
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Biblio-contes
Guided tour and workshop related to the Mucem's collections and storage areas
- Elementary School-
- Grande section-
- School-related-
- Studio Tour
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. Workshop tour focusing on the Mucem’s collections and storage areas Preschool (middle and upper levels) Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesFrom Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026
to Friday, Jul 9, 2027The Conservation and Resource Centre

Young Shoot
Guided Tour and Workshop Related to the Garden of Migrations
- Elementary School-
- Grande section-
- School-related-
- Studio Tour
The Mucem gardeners invite you to discover Mediterranean plants and the biodiversity of this dry garden through their shapes, scents, textures, materials, and colors.
A short workshop using plant-based inks that highlights pomegranate and madder rounds out this spring tour. Tour and workshop related to the Jardin des Migrations Kindergarten through 5th grade Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesFrom Monday, Mar 15, 2027
to Sunday, Jun 13, 2027Fort Saint-Jean / Jardin des migrations
The Workshops
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Fashion sense
Guided Tour and Workshop in Connection with the Exhibition “Mossi Traoré: Fashion, Too”
- Elementary School-
- Grande section-
- School-related-
- Workshop
Passing on knowledge is at the heart of fashion designer Mossi Traoré’s work.
After exploring the exhibition dedicated to him at the Mucem, “Mossi Traoré: Fashion, Too,” the children will follow in the designer’s footsteps by trying their hand at design during a workshop that combines materials and shapes, urban arts, and traditional craftsmanship. By the end of the workshop, they will have made their own creation: a keychain decorated with designs inspired by the exhibition. It’s sure to spark an interest in sewing among the participants! Workshop tour in conjunction...From Wednesday, May 27, 2026
to Monday, Nov 16, 2026J4 / Showroom - Ground floor

Dreaming of the Mediterranean
Guided Tour and Workshop in Connection with the “Méditerranées” Exhibition
- Elementary School-
- Grande section-
- School-related-
- Workshop
Through the “Méditerranées” exhibition, students discover how works of art, objects, and stories have shaped idealized images of the Mediterranean.
They continue in the workshop using the pop-up map technique. Drawing on the exhibition’s themes—architecture, nature, and objects—they create their own cards by designing two three-dimensional scenes. A period of observation and presentation allows them to share their creations and draw connections to the works on display. Workshop tour in conjunction with the “Méditerranées” exhibition In collaboration with Laurette Architecte Kindergarten through 5th grade Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesFrom Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
to Sunday, Jul 11, 2027Out of doors

A Mix of Emotions
Workshop-visit in conjunction with the "Populaire?" exhibition and the "Le fabuleux terrier" children's area.
- Elementary School-
- Grande section-
- School-related-
- Workshop
The children set out on a mission in the “Populaire?” exhibition to help Phil the Rabbit—the faithful guardian of the Mucem’s collections—rediscover his emotions.
The eight games offered in the children’s area, “The Fabulous Burrow,” round out this journey. It’s a precious opportunity to help the youngest children better recognize, express, and manage their emotions… Workshop tour in conjunction with the exhibition “Populaire?” and the children’s area “Le fabuleux terrier.” In collaboration with Jaune Sardine. Kindergarten through 5th grade Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesFrom Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
to Sunday, Jul 11, 2027J4 / Collection gallery - Ground floor, Espace enfants

Story box
Off-site Workshop in Marseille
- Elementary School-
- Grande section-
- Moyenne section-
- School-related-
- Workshop
Students create a collective booklet, using silk-screen stamps and visuals, to keep track of the main stages of folk tales.
Off-site workshop in Marseille. Preschool (Moyenne section) — 5th grade (CM2) Duration: 1 hourFrom Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026
to Sunday, Jul 11, 2027Out of doors
Self-guided tours
All exhibitions are open to self-guided tours (booking required). You can also take advantage of the gardens and terrace of J4 for an outdoor visit.







