Seaside fashion echoes the Olympic Games and the sailing competitions to be held in Marseille's harbor with an exhibition at the Musée des Arts décoratifs et de la Mode.
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As part of the Cultural Olympiad program.
The Château Borély's collections reflect the Olympic Games and the sailing competitions to be held in Marseille's harbor, with a selection of swimwear for men, women and children, beachwear and sportswear, accessories and photographs from the post-war period to the present day.
Long an elitist pastime, the sea was democratized with the expansion of transport links, the introduction of paid vacations in 1936 and the development of water sports. Today, it attracts millions of bathers who sacrifice themselves to the rite of the beach, the scene of the latest "beachwear" trends.
From the unisex, functional leotards of the 30s and 40s to the "couture", sometimes offbeat creations of contemporary designers, the Le grand bain exhibition allows us to follow the evolution of society's mores and tastes through the history of swimwear - or how to properly (un)dress in the sun!
► To make sure you get the full tour of all our exhibition rooms, please contact the Museum before your visit.
► All tours and activities around the exhibition are available on musees.marseille.fr
The Château Borély's collections reflect the Olympic Games and the sailing competitions to be held in Marseille's harbor, with a selection of swimwear for men, women and children, beachwear and sportswear, accessories and photographs from the post-war period to the present day.
Long an elitist pastime, the sea was democratized with the expansion of transport links, the introduction of paid vacations in 1936 and the development of water sports. Today, it attracts millions of bathers who sacrifice themselves to the rite of the beach, the scene of the latest "beachwear" trends.
From the unisex, functional leotards of the 30s and 40s to the "couture", sometimes offbeat creations of contemporary designers, the Le grand bain exhibition allows us to follow the evolution of society's mores and tastes through the history of swimwear - or how to properly (un)dress in the sun!
► To make sure you get the full tour of all our exhibition rooms, please contact the Museum before your visit.
► All tours and activities around the exhibition are available on musees.marseille.fr
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As part of the Cultural Olympiad program.
The Château Borély's collections reflect the Olympic Games and the sailing competitions to be held in Marseille's harbor, with a selection of swimwear for men, women and children, beachwear and sportswear, accessories and photographs from the post-war period to the present day.
Long an elitist pastime, the sea was democratized with the expansion of transport links, the introduction of paid vacations in 1936 and the development of water sports....
The Château Borély's collections reflect the Olympic Games and the sailing competitions to be held in Marseille's harbor, with a selection of swimwear for men, women and children, beachwear and sportswear, accessories and photographs from the post-war period to the present day.
Long an elitist pastime, the sea was democratized with the expansion of transport links, the introduction of paid vacations in 1936 and the development of water sports....
Services
Hearing disability
Mental disability
Visual disability
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Opening times
Until 15 February 2026
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 18:00
