National Marine Museum, Toulon
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National Marine Museum, Toulon - by R Geyssens on Google
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.
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
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Feb, 09
MONDAY10:00 - 18:00
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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
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