Our museums

The Musée national de la Marine is comprised of six sites open to the public and a conservation and resource centre. It is a museum of art and history, science and technology, human adventures and popular traditions. It is also a maritime cultural centre open to all, which seeks to be a showcase and a heritage conservation centre for all navies.

It also aims to raise awareness among the public of the oceans’ current and future challenges by showcasing their heritage. To achieve this, the museum has the task of preserving, presenting, enhancing and expanding its collections in all marine-related fields, including those of the French Navy, the merchant navies, fishing, oceanographic research, water sports and pleasure boating. It can also organise or support the organisation of any exhibitions or events likely to maintain and encourage people’s love of maritime history.

The Musée national de la Marine is present in Paris but also along the Atlantic coast in Brest, Port-Louis and Rochefort — on two sites— in addition to the Mediterranean coast at Toulon. Along with its conservation and resource centre at Dugny, this network of six sites enables it to maintain strong links with local maritime cultures and to promote an active exhibition policy.