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Musée d'Histoire Naturelle
The Musée d'Histoire Naturelle contains many exhibits showcasing natural history in the area. Geology, botany, zoology, and mineralogy are all examined here, and the focus is placed on how these elements affect the Mediterranean coastline around Marseille.
Address: In the Palais Longchamp, place Bernex Marseille France
 +33 4 91 14 59 50
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Musée Cantini
Musée Cantini hosts temporary exhibits of contemporary art, as well as a permanent collection. Modern art is the focus here, and masterpieces from Balthus, Masson, Marquet, Ernst, Derain and more have a permanent home here. A vareity of works from young international artists are also on display.
Address: 19 rue Grignan Marseille France
+33 4 91 54 77 75
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Musée Grobet-Labadié
Musée Grobet-Labadié hosts an impressive collection of medieval Provencal and Burgundian sculptures, as well as exquisitve furniture from Louis XV and XVI. Among the other permanent exhibits are 16th and 17th century Italian and French faïence; 17th century Gobelin tapestries; and German, Italian, French and Flemish paintings from the 15th to 19th centuries. Children under 11 years of age are admitted free of charge.
Address: 140 bd. Longchamp Marseille France
+33 4 91 62 21 82
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Musée Granet
Musée Granet is named after François Marius Granet, whose own works of art are displayed here. In addition to Granet, works of art from Cezanne, van Loo, van Dyck, Pierre and Francois Puget, and Ingres are all housed here. The museum is located in the former centre of the Knights of Malta.
Address: Place St-Jean-de-Malte Aix-en-Provence France
+33 4 42 38 14 70
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Musée d'Histoire de Marseille
Archealogical excavations still go on in the gardens at Musée d'Histoire de Marseille. These excavations are an attempt to learn more of the ancient town of Massalia, which was founded by Greek sailors. Visitors will see many other exhibits as well, and these feature such items as pottery and coins.
Address: Centre Bourse, square Belsunce Marseille France
+33 4 91 90 42 22
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Musée de la Faïence
The Musée de la Faïence is home to one of the largest collections of porcelain in France. Items range from the Neolithic times to present day. Numerous delicate and ornate ceramics from the tables of 18th and 19th century local landowners are also displayed here. The museum is located in a stately 19th century home.
Address: 157 av. de Montredon Marseille France
+33 4 91 72 43 47
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One of the most famous painters in the area was Paul Cézanne, and Galerie du Festival is mostly dedicated to his works. Among his pieces displayed here are lithographs, etchings, and reproductions of some of his lesser known paintings. Posters and other reproductions of his work are also available for sale here.
Address: 24, rue Gaston-de-Saporta Aix-en-Provence France 13100
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Musée du Vieil Aix
Musée du Vieil Aix features traditional folk art from the Aix region. Among the pieces in the collection are hand-carved wooden marionettes, as well as pottery and household goods, religious pieces, hand-painted clay figures, pictures and costumes.
Address: Hôtel d'Estienne-de-St-Jean, 17, rue Gaston-de-Saporta Aix-en-Provence France 13100
+33 4 42 21 43 55
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Musée des Tapisseries
The Musée des Tapisseries is located in the palace of a former archbishop. The gilded walls are lined with three sets of tapestries, and these date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The museum is also home to a variety of rare furnishings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Address: 28 place des Martyrs de la Résistance Aix-en-Provence France
+33 4 42 23 09 91
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Musée des Beaux-Arts
Musée des Beaux-Arts is housed in the northern wing of the Palais Longchamp, which is home to an impressive fountain and collonade built during the Second Empire. Artwork from the 16th to 19th centuries is located here, and the paintings have been created by such artists as Rubens, Corot, Millet, Ingres, and David. The museum also has a permanent collection of approximately 80 sculptures and other objects d'art. Pierre Puget has an entire sculpture gallery devoted to him. Children under ten are admitted entry to the museum free of charge.
Address: In Palais Longchamp, on place Bernex Marseille France
+33 4 91 14 59 30
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Atelier de Cézanne
Atelier de Cézanne was once the studio and home of the painter who was at the forefront of the cubist movement. It remains in a very similar state to that which Cezanne left it in 1906. His coat still hangs on the wall, and an unfinished painting sits on an easel.
Address: 9 av. Paul-Cézanne Aix-en-Provence France
+33 4 42 21 06 53
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