Musée municipal méditerranéen d'Arts et Traditions populaires
Municipal museum of Cassis in a former presbytery: ancient and underwater archaeology, Provençal painters and ethnography.
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About the museum
The museum is located on Place Baragnon, in the heart of the village, in a former presbytery dating from the early 18th century. It was founded in 1910 thanks to two Marseille painters, Marius and Eugénie Guindon, who gave Cassis a collection of 47 canvases by Provençal masters. It holds the “Musée de France” label.
The archaeology section displays pottery, amphorae, jewelry and coins found during excavations at Cassis, from the Celto-Ligurian period to the early Middle Ages. It was enhanced in 2010 with finds from underwater excavations lent by the DRASSM, from wrecks near Cassis. The fine arts section includes the Guindon collection (Ziem, Audibert, Seyssaud and other 19th- and 20th-century painters) and 46 portraits of the benefactors of the Cassis hospice, which are listed as historic monuments. The ethnography section brings together Provençal costumes, fishing tools and ship models.
Highlights
- Amphorae, anchors and objects from underwater excavations
- Guindon collection of 19th- and 20th-century Provençal painters
- 46 portraits of hospice benefactors, listed as historic monuments
- Provençal costumes, fishing tools and ship models
- Former presbytery from the early 18th century
Permanent exhibitions
- Archéologie – Objects found during excavations at Cassis and finds from underwater excavations lent by the DRASSM.
- Beaux-arts – Guindon collection of Provençal painters and portraits of the benefactors of the Cassis hospice.
- Ethnographie – Provençal costumes, tools of the sea and fishing, ship models and everyday furniture from Cassis.
- Founded
- 1910
- Operated by
- Ville de Cassis
- Visitors per year
- approx. 10,017
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free for children under 18. |
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| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personGuided tour for groups of 10 people or more, by appointment, booking 15 days in advance (price per person). |
| Guided tour (per person) | €3.50 |
| Educational workshop (per person) | €5.50 |
| Historical games and other activities for children (per person) | €2.50 |
Free self-guided visit.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is not wheelchair-accessible (according to the tourist office).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers educational workshops for children and school groups, as well as historical games and other activities for children.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, educational workshops for schools and children, participation in European Heritage Days. |
