Centrally located, the Marseille History Museum forms the mainstay of the city's historical timeline, besides featuring a handful of archaeological finds that came to the fore during the 1967 excavation. Entry into the building opens to the jardin des vestiges, containing treasured architectural remains such as ramparts, port buildings and a necropolis. Local history of the city is reflected in the remains of a ship hull, potters' workshops from the Middle Ages and artist Pierre Puget's many works, among other things. There is also a library and a visitors' center on-site.

Nestled in the 13th Arrondissement, Musée du Terroir Marseillais is a beautiful ethnographic museum in Marseille. This museum has been operating since 1928 and is touted as one of the earliest ethnographic museums in the city. The museum spans nine rooms that exhibit artifacts from the yester-years. The museum's collections take you to the life of middle-class people in Europe during the 18th and 19th Centuries. The exhibits include furnishings, vessels, house-hold items, artworks, music instruments, clothes, cribs and other artifacts. Besides the permanent exhibits, this museum is home to some temporary exhibitions. All in all, this museum is a must-visit for the history enthusiasts.

A rich haul of the French Foreign Legion's military equipment is on display here at the French Foreign Legion Museum in Aubagne.