Located in a 19th century townhouse, the Grobet-Labadié Museum is home to the rich collections of a merchant family from Marseilles' bourgeoisie, which rose to glory after 1848. Furniture from the 18th century, ceramics, tapestries, paintings, drawings, sculptures, civil and religious gold-work, wrought iron objects and Oriental rugs adorn the parlors, dining room, bedrooms, boudoirs, library and smoking room. Cartels, jewelry, miniatures, cases and boxes in straw marquetry, gilded bronze, fired clay items and rock-work marble, pastorals in braided glass, baroque and romantic musical instruments can be found side by side, indicating a fascination for all art forms and joyfully illustrating the artistic eclecticism of the period's "enlightened amateurs". Visitor Information Free guided tours of the permanent collection are available for individual visitors. Various activities are organized for school groups. Paid guided tours are available for Adult groups. For information please call 04 91 62 21 82 The library Open to the public By appointment from Monday to Friday Please call 04 91 62 21 82 Ask for: Françoise Fournier