Musée Regards de Provence

About the museum

The Musée Regards de Provence belongs to the Fondation Regards de Provence – Reflets de Méditerranée, founded in 1997 under the aegis of the Fondation de France by a Marseille couple of collectors and patrons. The foundation brings together works linked to Marseille, Provence and the Mediterranean, from the 18th century to the present day. It presented its collections at the Palais des Arts from 2005 to 2012 and also exhibited at the Château Borély.

The museum opened on March 1, 2013, the year Marseille-Provence was European Capital of Culture. It occupies the former port health station of Marseille, a building designed by the architect Fernand Pouillon that almost never served its original purpose. A restructuring entrusted to the architect Guy Daher preceded the opening. The steam room (salle des étuves) was kept in its original state and hosts an artistic documentary on the history of the building.

The collection comprises over 850 works, by artists such as Dufy, Monticelli, Valtat, Ziem, Manguin and Lhote. Each year the museum offers temporary exhibitions, workshops, lectures and concerts. It was awarded the Tourisme & Handicap label for the second time, covering all four categories of disability.

Highlights

• Former port health station, a building by Fernand Pouillon
• Collection of over 850 works linked to Provence and the Mediterranean
• Permanent artistic documentary in the steam room
• Tourisme & Handicap label covering all four categories of disability
• Creative workshops for children from age 7

Permanent exhibition

• Mémoire de la station sanitaire maritime – Artistic documentary on the history of the building, shown in the steam room, which is kept in its original state.

Founded

2013

Operated by

Fondation Regards de Provence et Association Regards de Provence (privé)

Admission & discounts

Free admission for patrons, founding members, sociétaires, children up to 12, and with the City Pass or Pass MyProvence. The admission price gives access to the exhibitions and to the documentary on the history of the health station. Free guided tour (full-price admission) on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30, for 6 to 25 people, by reservation.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

Tourisme & Handicap label covering all four categories of disability. All areas are accessible via a lift and a ramp; entry is via a long ramp with a 5% gradient. Reception is equipped with a hearing aid system; an induction loop compatible with the T setting of hearing aids is available for guided tours. Accessible toilets with a visual alarm. The museum's history is available in an easy-read version.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Creative workshops for children and their accompanying adults, primarily aged 6 to 12, on Saturdays or Sundays at 15:00 (booking required). Free for children up to 12.

Getting there & parking

The museum is opposite the esplanade du J4.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Regards Café (rooftop on the third floor, which can also be hired privately). Museum bookshop with exhibition catalogues. The museum has no car park reserved for visitors.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 900 guests.

Exhibition rooms, lobby and reception rooms (up to 900 people for cocktails across the whole museum), as well as the Rooftop Regards Café with a room, covered terrace and roof terrace. Enquiries: resa@museeregardsdeprovence.com, +33 4 96 17 40 41.

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