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Marseille's underwater museum

The underwater museum welcomed its first underwater works in September 2020, a hundred meters off the Catalans beach. This extraordinary museum will provide you with an exceptional experience!

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What is the Musée Subaquatique de Marseille?

The Musée Subaquatique, as its name suggests, is a museum located … underwater. Monumental, majestic sculptures have been placed 100 meters from the beach and 5 meters below the surface for the public to admire, and there are currently 10 of them.
The museum aims to raise public awareness of environmental issues, marine biology and the world of art and water sports (apnea, snorkeling, diving).
The Museum’s patron is three-time world champion snorkeler Morgan Bourc’his.
The artists create the various sculptures in recycled Ph Neutral marine cement, so as not to impact the marine environment. These works, skilfully displayed, create an artificial reef.

How do I visit the “Musée Subaquatique de Marseille”?

You are free to visit the museum on your own responsibility. The site is open to all.

If you decide to visit the site on your own, please note the following recommendations:
– Be able to swim 200 meters (100 meters out/100 meters back)
– Be equipped with a mask or goggles, snorkel and flippers: without a mask, the visit is pointless.
– Use a swimming board or frit if necessary.
– Check weather conditions before getting in the water (wind and waves).
– Prefer to visit in pairs
– Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
– Tell someone on the beach that you’re going to the site.
– If you have a problem, the safety buoy will allow you to rest on the museum site.
– Do not touch the sculptures
– Avoid touching marine organisms, some of which may be stinging or poisonous.
– Do not collect living organisms (shells, sea urchins, etc.).
– Help keep the site clean by picking up any garbage found underwater.
– You are in a ZIEM (zone forbidden to motorboats)

The Mediterranean Sea is fragile and must be preserved. Be vigilant and follow the recommendations.

Practical information

Address

Plage des Catalans, Marseille 7ème

Opening hours