Navy museum, Maritime museum in Port-Louis, France
The Navy Museum exhibits maritime artifacts, ship models, and naval instruments inside Port-Louis Citadel, presenting France's maritime heritage through permanent collections.
The museum traces its origins to 1752 when King Louis XV initiated a collection of ship models and naval installations for educational purposes.
The museum organizes temporary exhibitions about naval history, maritime traditions, and technological developments that shaped French seafaring achievements.
Located within the citadel walls, the museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, offering visitors access to multiple floors of maritime displays.
Annual visitor numbers peaked at 75,196 in 2002, demonstrating the museum's role as a primary destination for naval history enthusiasts.
Location: Port-Louis
Part of: Citadel of Port-Louis
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:30
Phone: +33297825672
Website: https://musee-marine.fr/nos-musees/port-louis.html
GPS coordinates: 47.71023,-3.36421
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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