Musée de l'île de Groix

About the museum

The idea of a museum on Groix emerged in the 1970s, driven by researchers and associations, when the Groisillons (islanders) became aware of how fragile their heritage was, especially that of the maritime culture of what was once France’s first tuna port. The commune bought the former Romieux tuna cannery and in 1981 entrusted the museum’s programme to a curator. The municipal museum opened to the public in July 1984.

The collections consist largely of donations from more than 350 island families, supplemented by purchases supported by the Fonds régional d’acquisition des musées. Visitors can see boats, models, drawings and paintings, fishing gear, costumes, everyday objects and old photographs. An audiovisual area shows films on request, and temporary exhibitions are held every year.

The museum holds the “Musée de France” label and is supported by the DRAC, the Morbihan Département and the Brittany Region. With a combined ticket, visitors can also see the fisherman-farmer’s house in the village of Kerlard, which shows the island’s traditional housing at the beginning of the 20th century.

Highlights

• Former tuna cannery, museum since 1984
• History of France’s first tuna port
• Boats, models, costumes and old photographs
• Collections built from donations by island families
• Fisherman-farmer’s house in Kerlard (combined ticket)

Permanent exhibitions

• Collections du musée de l'île de Groix – Boats, models, fishing gear, costumes, everyday objects and photographs about island life in the tuna era, sea rescue and the fishing school.
• Maison de pêcheur-agriculteur de Kerlard – Traditional housing on Groix at the beginning of the 20th century: way of life, women’s work, farming and livestock.

Founded

1984

Operated by

Commune de Groix

Admission & discounts

Admission is also free for job seekers. A combined ticket also allows a visit to the Kerlard house.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is at Port-Tudy, opposite the landing stage. Access to the island is by boat from Lorient (Compagnie Océane maritime terminal, all year, or the landing stage near the Cité de la Voile) or, from July to September, from Lomener.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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