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Fort Saint Jean

Castle or palace · Marseille · France 🇫🇷
Only official site
mucem.org

Our check

What we established Fort Saint Jean: the official site is mucem.org. Its tickets are sold on that same site. Our editor reviewed it and signed it off before it was listed, on .

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Admission prices
Adult
€11
11 €
Reduced
€7.50
7.50 €
Family
€18
18 €
valid for up to 5 children under 18 accompanied by 2 adults

Ticket names translated from French · the venue's own wording is in the quote below

stated on mucem.org/infos-pratiques · checked 2026-08-21 Full rate — 11 € Reduced rate — 7.50 € Family ticket — 18 € (valid for up to 5 children under 18 accompanied by 2 adults)
Translation · original in FrenchTarif plein — 11 € Tarif réduit — 7.50 € Billet famille — 18 € (valable pour 5 enfants de moins de 18 ans maximum accompagnés de 2 adultes)

Practical

Fort Saint Jean: address

Entrée basse fort Saint-Jean : 201 quai du PortOpen in Google Maps →✓ mucem.org/infos-pratiques/comment-venir-au-mucem · 2026-10-09

Fort Saint Jean: opening hours

Every day except Tuesday, 1 May, 25 December Click on periods for more information 10 am–7 pm

May m. June j. July j. 10 am–8 pm

July j. August a. 10 am–7 pm

September s. October o. November n. 10 am–6 pm

November n. December d. January j. February f. March m. April a.

Translation · original in FrenchTous les jours sauf le mardi, le 1 mai, le 25 décembre Cliquez sur les périodes pour plus d’informations 10h - 19h mai m. juin j. jui. j. 10h - 20h jui. j. août a. 10h - 19h sep. s. oct. o. nov. n. 10h - 18h nov. n. déc. d. jan. j. fév. f. mars m. avr. a.
✓ mucem.org/infos-pratiques/fort-saint-jean · 2026-10-11

Fort Saint Jean: closing days

Every day except Tuesday, 1 May, 25 December
Translation · original in FrenchTous les jours sauf le mardi, le 1 mai, le 25 décembre
✓ mucem.org/infos-pratiques · 2026-10-03

Fort Saint Jean: what should I know before visiting?

Ticket offices close 45 minutes before the site closes. Last entry 30 minutes before the site closes (J4 + Fort Saint-Jean). The J4—Fort Saint-Jean footbridge closes 30 minutes before the site closes. Exhibition rooms close 15 minutes before the site closes.
Translation · original in FrenchFermeture des billetteries 45 minutes avant la fermeture du site. Dernière entrée 30 minutes avant la fermeture du site (J4 + fort Saint-Jean). Fermeture de la passerelle J4—Fort Saint-Jean 30 minutes avant la fermeture du site. Fermeture des salles d’expositions 15 minutes avant la fermeture du site.
✓ mucem.org/infos-pratiques/fort-saint-jean · 2026-10-09

Fort Saint Jean: how to get there

By metro Vieux-Port or Joliette stop (approximately 10 minutes walk) … By bus Line 82s (Littoral Major or Fort Saint-Jean stop)—night line 582 Line 83 (Mucem Fort Saint-Jean stop)
Translation · original in FrenchEn métro Arrêt Vieux-Port ou Joliette (10 minutes de marche environ) … En bus Ligne 82s (arrêt Littoral Major ou Fort Saint-Jean)—ligne de nuit 582 Ligne 83 (Arrêt Mucem Fort Saint-Jean)
✓ mucem.org/infos-pratiques/comment-venir-au-mucem · 2026-10-09

Fort Saint Jean: parking

Several car parks are in the immediate vicinity of the Mucem: Indigo Vieux-Port Fort Saint-Jean parking Direct access via the A55 motorway through the Joliette Tunnel or via Boulevard du Littoral. Pedestrian exit on the J4 esplanade.
Translation · original in FrenchPlusieurs parkings sont à proximité immédiate du Mucem : Le parking Indigo Vieux-Port Fort Saint-Jean Accès direct via l’autoroute A55 par le Tunnel de la Joliette ou par le Boulevard du Littoral. Sortie piétons sur l’esplanade du J4.
✓ mucem.org/infos-pratiques/comment-venir-au-mucem · 2026-10-09

Fort Saint Jean: is it wheelchair accessible?

The Mucem has obtained the Tourism and Disability label for the four major disability categories.
Translation · original in FrenchLe Mucem a obtenu le label Tourisme et Handicap pour les quatre grandes familles de handicap.
✓ mucem.org/vous-etes-en-situation-de-handicap · 2026-10-03

Fort Saint Jean: are dogs allowed?

No, all animals are prohibited at the Mucem, with the exception of medical assistance animals and upon presentation of the attestation document from their owner.
Translation · original in FrenchNon, tous les animaux sont interdits au Mucem, à l’exception des animaux d’assistance médicale et sur présentation du document d’attestation de leur maître.
✓ mucem.org/questions-frequentes · 2026-10-09

Fort Saint-Jean is an integral part of the Mucem. Connected by a 115 m long footbridge to the contemporary building designed by architect Rudy Rucciotti, the fort hosts exhibitions throughout the year and, during the fine weather, cultural events in the open air (shows, large screen projections, concerts, festivals…). It also offers a walk through a Mediterranean garden, a restaurant and a bookshop.

Translation · original in French

Le fort Saint-Jean fait partie intégrante du Mucem. Relié par une passerelle de 115 m de long au bâtiment contemporain dessiné par l’architecte Rudy Rucciotti, le fort accueille des expositions tout au long de l’année et, pendant les beaux jours, des manifestations culturelles en plein air (spectacles, projections sur grand écrans, concerts, festivals…). Il propose également un parcours dans un jardin méditerranéen, un restaurant et une boutique librairie.

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