Musée du Nouveau Monde, Maritime heritage museum in La Rochelle, France.
The Musée du Nouveau Monde occupies an 18th-century mansion featuring collections of paintings, drawings, maps, and decorative arts related to French-American connections.
The museum building was created in 1780 when Aimé-Benjamin Fleuriau, a merchant involved in Santo Domingo trade, combined two houses into one grand residence.
The permanent exhibition presents artifacts documenting the maritime exchanges between France and the Americas, particularly with Brazil, Canada, and Louisiana territories.
The museum welcomes visitors Monday afternoons and Wednesday through Sunday from 13:30 to 17:30, with guided tours providing detailed information about the collections.
A substantial sculpture by artist Ousmane Sow stands in the courtyard entrance, introducing visitors to the museum's exploration of cross-continental relationships.
Location: La Rochelle
Inception: 1982
Official opening: 1982
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: Yes
Website: https://museedunouveaumonde.larochelle.fr/
Address: 10 Rue Fleuriau 17000 La Rochelle
Opening Hours: Monday,Wednesday-Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday 14:00-18:00; Holidays,Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33546414650
Website: https://museedunouveaumonde.larochelle.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.16168,-1.15160
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
The region around La Rochelle offers numerous ideas for family outings, including the Aquarium with its 12,000 marine animals, the medieval Towers, and Fort Boyard. The area features several museums, such as the Maritime Museum and the New World Museum, as well as beaches and islands like Ré and Oléron. Visitors can explore the Old Port, natural parks, local product markets, and historical monuments like the Grosse Horloge and Saint-Louis Cathedral.
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