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MAC - Musee d'Art Contemporain, Marseille

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Art Museum · Museum
Also known as the Museum town, MAC - Musee d'Art Contemporain is a contemporary arts museum in Marseille. The museum has an array of art works dating from the year 1960 until present. The gallery highlights a broad view of the current practices. The collection features some well-known painters as well as paintings donated from across the globe, by collectors. Throughout the year, temporary exhibitions are hosted apart from the permanent collection, which is on display all the time. The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday and invites visitors to observe and enjoy the paintings and art works at their own leisurely pace. Arrange to visit MAC - Musee d'Art Contemporain and other attractions in Marseille using our Marseille holiday maker site.
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  • By HelenW3577
    MAC takes some getting to compared to most of the museums in Marseille (not difficult, just a bit out of the way) and I don't think it's worth it over the other museums in the city. If you don't...  more »
  • By Tricia G
    We tried to visit MAC on New Year's Eve after checking on the website that it was open. However when we arrived at 4.10pm we found that it had closed at 4pm. A temporary notice on the railings said...  more »
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  • By Julian Weaver
    This place is closed until May 17th 2019. They couldn't be bothered to put that on the website until today. People in the cafe told me it happens all the time and unable to get in. Phone before you go!
  • By Yori Costa
    A small, but highly enjoyable museum. For some reason it was free when I visited. Maybe Monday?
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