Musée maritime Argos

About the museum

The Argos Museum is run by the Association de sauvegarde du patrimoine radiomaritime (ASPR), founded by former professional radio operators. Since 1996, successive members have built the museum, which is housed in Le Portel in a reconstruction of the radio communications center at the cap d’Alprech. The entrance is behind a boat.

The collections, donated by shipowners and private individuals, show the equipment used on board fishing boats and ships: echo sounders, receivers, transmitters, Morse keys, radar and the DECCA navigation system, arranged by period. Screens, videos and sound and visual simulations explain life on board.

Volunteer guides, former professional radio operators, bring their trade back to life on a 1950s bridge. It is possible to communicate with the Boulogne Radio coastal station there and to watch live shipping traffic in the Channel. The route continues with a video on the modern maritime distress system, a trawler that can be visited in 3D with a virtual reality headset, a navigation simulator and an introduction to Morse code. A paleontology workshop also presents the fossil collection of one member.

Highlights

• Reconstructed 1950s bridge with former radio operators as guides
• Radio and navigation equipment, including a DECCA system
• Morse code introduction for children and adults
• 3D visit of a trawler with a virtual reality headset
• Navigation simulator and detective game

Permanent exhibitions

• Passerelle des années 1950 et poste radio – Reconstruction of a bridge and radio room with period equipment and a link to the Boulogne Radio coastal station.
• Chalutier en 3D et simulateur de navigation – Virtual reality visit of an offshore fishing trawler and a docking simulator.
• Atelier de paléontologie – Presentation of one member’s fossil collection, with paid workshops and free lectures listed in the event calendar.

Operated by

Association de sauvegarde du patrimoine radiomaritime (ASPR)

Admission & discounts

2026 season prices are the same as in 2025. 50% reduction for residents of Le Portel upon proof. Payment in cash, by check, by bank card or by bank transfer.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The ground floor of the museum is accessible to people with disabilities.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

Argos quiz for families and friends, Morse code introduction, 3D visit of a trawler, maritime board games, a navigation simulator and an educational escape game.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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