Muséeum d'Histoire Naturelle de Marseille

The Natural History Museum of Marseille was created in 1819 by Jean-Baptiste, Marquis de Montgrand,

mayor of Marseille from March 1813 to 1830, and the Count of Villeneuve-Bargemon, then prefect.

Since 1869, it has occupied the right wing of the Palais Longchamp built by the architect Henri-Jacques

Espérandieu, in the 4? arrondissement of Marseille.

Are you passionate about geology and natural history?

This museum is for you!