Musée de la Moto

About the museum

The Musée de la Moto in Marseille is housed in a former flour mill in the Merlan district. It is part of the network of Marseille city museums.

The collection traces the history of the motorcycle from its origins in 1885 to the present day. More than 250 machines are displayed in chronological order across four levels, with numerous displays and staging that show technical and design developments over a century.

Rare pieces include a 1865 Vélo Michaud, an MGC prototype from 1935 to 1938, a series of Moto Guzzi motorcycles, military motorcycles and sidecars from the Second World War, the unique Sunbeam/Porsche prototype, a Triton “Ace Café” and a 1904 Motosacoche with a Dufaux engine, kept in its original condition. The ground floor houses a library of more than 2,000 specialist magazines from 1930 to 1990, which can be consulted on site.

Highlights

• More than 250 machines presented in chronological order
• 1865 Vélo Michaud and 1930s MGC prototype
• The unique Sunbeam/Porsche prototype
• 1904 Motosacoche, not restored
• Library of more than 2,000 motorcycle magazines

Permanent exhibition

• Collection permanente du Musée de la Moto – More than 250 motorcycles displayed in chronological order across four levels, from 1885 to the present day.

Operated by

Ville de Marseille

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Paid temporary exhibitions are free on the opening day and on the first Sunday of each month

Free access to the permanent collection. A ticket for a temporary exhibition includes a visit to the permanent collection.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are admitted to the galleries. Marseille's city museums offer tours with French Sign Language interpretation, audio-described or sensory tours, and tactile models, to be arranged with the mediation teams. Admission to temporary exhibitions is free for people with disabilities and their companion, on proof. No information is given on access to the building on rue Jean Marsac.

Kids & families

Marseille's city museums carry the Famille Plus label and offer activities for young visitors during every school holiday period, usually by reservation. Strollers and front baby carriers are allowed in the galleries; strollers are lent against identification.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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