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National Marine Museum, Toulon

Quai Consigne, Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

The National Marine Museum of Toulon (Musée national de la Marine) is part of the national network of marine museums alongside Rochefort, Brest, Paris and Port-Louis. It is located next to the old arsenal, the entrance gate of which has been preserved, along the city's waterfront. The collections include ship replicas (that started being collected at the end of the 18th century), including military ones, navigation instruments and weaponry, an area dedicated to submarines, and a history of the Toulon Harbour.

Access & Transport

Address: Place Monsenergue, Quai de Norfolk, Toulon Buses 6, 15, 23, 40 and U stop at "Préfecture maritime", next to the museum. By car, it is just off Av. de la Republique / Av. General Magnan. The closest parkings are Place d’Armes and Place de la Liberté Toulon is on the Marseille to Nice train line and the train station is a 5mins walk from the centre. The journey to Marseille takes 45mins and to Nice 1h50mins. By road, Marseille is 65km / 1h away on the A50 and Nice 150km / 1h45 on the A57/A8

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with an exploration of Toulon.

Meta review

The museum reviews are on average quite good with most visitors enjoying not only the large size replicas but also the explanation around the development and relevance of the port of Toulon, in regional and French history. The high-level narrative is translated into English and German but, unfortunately, the more detailed explanations are only available in French and mostly not covered by the audioguide.

Environmental & Social

Marginally negative from an environmental standpoint (electricity consumption). Helps preserve the city's historical heritage

Conclusion

The Marine Museum isn't very large but does an excellent job of painting the rise and role of the city's harbour and naval fleet. Some may not feel very engaged and be done in 1h but visitors keen on maritime history and artefacts will likely be spending much longer. For those, it is a compulsory stop in the Toulon area.

Key positive

Extensive collection of marine artefacts / replicas

Excellent insights into the history of the harbour

Key negative

Could do with some modernization and more English translation

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Open on Tuesdays in July & Aug. Closed on 01 May, 25 Dec, 01 Jan Last ticket sale 45mins bef closing

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Feb, 09

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Jan, 08

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Pricing
This is the online price. At the counter it is 8€
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€7
Adult
18 - 64
€7
Child
3 - 17
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Free for EU nationals and residents < 26yrs old. Audio-guide is 2€ for those with free entrance.

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