Are you a fan of art, culture and immersive experiences, but sometimes miss out on not-to-be-missed exhibitions ? Marseille Secrète has put together a rundown of the art and cultural exhibitions and events you won’t want to miss this year. Follow the guide and discover the must-see exhibitionsin Marseille’s museumsin 2026.
Between land and sea, a history of Marseille’s coastline
How has Marseille’s coastline changed since the Middle Ages? This is the question posed by the ” Entre terre et Mer ” exhibition at the Archives municipales de Marseille. Along 50 kilometers of coastline, from the Calanques to urban areas, discover a history marked by human activity and natural mutations. An essential analysis for understanding the challenges of a territory now threatened by climate change.
📍 Address: Archives municipales de Marseille, 10 Rue Clovis Hugues
📆 Dates: until April 24, 2026
🎟️ Admission: free
Exhibition Aden-Marseille. From one bridge to another
For your next cultural getaway, head to the Centre de la Vieille Charité to discover the exhibition Aden-Marseille. From one port to another. Produced in partnership with the Musée du Louvre, this presentation traces over a century of interaction between the city of Marseille and the great port of Yemen. Through a selection of archives and rare works from around the world, it reveals the deep ties – both commercial and human – that unite these two maritime cities.
📍 Address: Centre de la Vieille Charité, 2 rue de la Charité
📆 Date: November 21 to March 29
Don Quichotte exhibition at Mucem
Meet Cervantes’ illustrious knight at the Mucem! The exhibition dedicated to Don Quixote plunges you into a world both immersive and full of humor, tracing four centuries of creations inspired by this famous anti-hero. A unique opportunity to explore the duality of this character, between madness and lucidity, and to understand why he continues to fascinate artists the world over.
📍 Address: Mucem, 1 Esplanade J4
📆 Date: October 15, 2025 – March 30, 2026
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage exhibition
Get ready to embark on Titanic: Un voyage immersif, an extraordinary expedition into the depths of history. Coming soon to Marseille, this experience transports you aboard the famous ocean liner with life-size reconstructions, including her iconic grand staircase, and cutting-edge 3D technologies. From the ship’s construction to its tragic end, relive every moment as if you were there, complemented by an unprecedented exploration of the wreck in virtual reality. An emotional and historic adventure not to be missed!
📍 Address: soon to be revealed
📆 Date: coming soon
Marseille as seen by the Detaille family
The Musée d’Histoire de Marseille invites you to take a journey through time through the eyes of the Detaille dynasty. From 1860 to the present day, three generations of photographers have immortalized the soul of Marseille, capturing its urban transformations, popular traditions and architectural heritage. This exceptional retrospective offers a unique visual memory of Marseille over more than a century and a half.
📍 Address: Musée d’histoire de la Ville de Marseille, 2 Rue Henri Barbusse
📆 Dates: until October 31, 2026
Exhibition on the color blue
Do you like the color blue? But where does blue come from? Why do we love blue? In this exhibition, you’ll discover the history of blue from the 18th century to the present day! You’ll understand its importance and symbolism through various works at the Musée Borély. After all, it’s the color of the Mediterranean!
📍 Address: Château Borely, 132 Avenue Clot Bey
📆 Dates: March 7 to February 26, 2026
Bonnes Mères exhibition at Mucem
Mucem presents Bonnes Mères, a major exhibition exploring four millennia of stories and rites linked to motherhood in the Mediterranean. From ancient goddesses to the emblematic figure of Marseille’s Bonne Mère, this thematic tour questions social injunctions and the plurality of maternal experiences. Through an immersive and sunny scenography, the exhibition highlights the intimate, political and artistic dimensions of maternity. A vibrant tribute to figures who have long remained in the shadows.
📍 Address: Mucem, 1 Esplanade J4
📆 Date: from March 18, 2026
Art nouveau – Art déco. Marseille at the heart of styles
Château Borély celebrates a key period in the art of living with the exhibition Art nouveau – Art déco. Marseille at the heart of styles. For the first time, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs highlights the major influence of the city of Marseille on the decorative and industrial arts. Featuring some 180 works – including prestigious loans from the Musée d’Orsay and the Mobilier National – this retrospective reveals an exceptionally rich and little-known local heritage.
📍 Address: Château Borely, 132 Avenue Clot Bey
📆 Dates: May 8, 2026 – April 25, 2027
Exhibition Paul McCartney, photographer 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm
A highlight of 2026, the Musée Granet in Aix-en-Provence hosts the exhibition Paul McCartney, photographe 1963-64 : Eyes of the Storm. Through the artist’s personal lens and more than 250 photographs, the public will discover the intimacy of the Beatles at the moment of their worldwide ascent. A unique and privileged immersion into the group’s daily life, to be discovered from July 4 to November 1, 2026.
📍 Adesse: Place Saint-Jean de Malte, 13100 Aix-en-Provence
🗓️ Dates: July 4 to November 1, 2026
OCÉANIE. être.s d’eau exhibition
From autumn 2026, the Centre de la Vieille Charité invites you on a journey to the farthest reaches of the Pacific with the exhibition OCEANIA. être.s d’eau. Presenting this continent as a veritable ” sea of islands “, the exhibition explores the spiritual and vital relationship between Oceanic peoples and the ocean. From ancient objects to contemporary creations, this exhibition highlights the profound links between humans and the beings that inhabit this vast aquatic world.
📍 Address: Centre de la Vieille Charité, 2 rue de la Charité
📆 Date: October 16, 2026 – March 21, 2027