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Musee Cantini vs Musee d'Histoire de Marseille
Both are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Musee d'Histoire de Marseille scores marginally better than Musee Cantini. Musee d'Histoire de Marseille has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 4 reviews including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Musee Cantini
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
19 rue Grignan, 13006 Marseille
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Fodor's
"Set in a beautifully restored 17th-century house, this lovely little museum is a must for fans of Fauve and Surrealist art."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"In a town house dating from the late 17C, this little modern art museum concentrates on works from the period 1900-1960, and particularly Fauvism, early Cubism, Expressionism and Abstraction."
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Frommer's
"Organizes an outstanding modern art show. Better still, current visitors will be the first to see the latest exhibitions...houses a permanent collection, particularly strong on masterpieces"
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Musee d'Histoire de Marseille
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Square Belsunce - Centre Bourse, 13001 Marseille
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Fodor's
"This modern, open-space museum illuminates Massalia's history with a treasure of archaeological finds and miniature models of the city."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Refurbished from top to bottom, this museum is one of Marseille's newest treasures."
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Be sure to see the amazing shipwreck of a 3C Roman merchant ship, the largest vessel from the period on display in the world.
Frommer's
"The light-filled exhibition halls are flanked by large picture windows. Each one overlooks the ruins of the city’s Port Antique in the garden outside. Displays include the remains of vast Roman ships"
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