Musée de l'Amiral
Museum in Penhors, facing the beach: more than 14,000 shells from around the world, seabirds, sharks, fossils and minerals.
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About the museum
The Musée de l’Amiral opened in 2002 in Penhors, a seaside hamlet in the commune of Pouldreuzic, on the initiative of Guy Ségalen, a passionate traveler and nature lover. The heart of the museum is its shell collection, gathered over journeys from island to island and port to port.
The history of the site is also linked to a bequest: an admiral entrusted his collection of seabirds to the museum to raise public awareness of species protection. Donations and discoveries later enriched the rooms, which today rank among the most important private collections in France.
Across more than 500 m², display cases, video projections and recreated natural habitats present shells, coastal birds staged in scenes, sharks, corals, fossils and minerals. The museum also has an enclosed garden facing the sea, with children's play equipment, lounge chairs and picnic tables, as well as a 120 m² museum shop.
Highlights
- More than 14,000 shells from around the world
- About 200 seabirds in recreated habitats
- Sharks, corals and whale bones
- Fossils and minerals from different continents
- Enclosed garden facing the sea with children's play equipment
Permanent exhibitions
- Coquillages – More than 14,000 shells from around the world, displayed in cases with video projections.
- Oiseaux marins – About 200 seabirds are staged in recreated natural habitats.
- Fossiles et requins – Fossils, minerals and representatives of marine fauna from around the world, including sharks.
- Founded
- 2002
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7.30 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €6.30Visitors with reduced mobility |
| Children & teens | €3.90free up to age 4 · Child rate for ages 5 to 12; free for children under 5. The full rate applies from age 13. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Guided tour for groups of 15 or more, by appointment. |
2026 rates published by the Pays bigouden tourist office. With the VIB offer (a guide to good addresses, available at the Pays bigouden tourist offices), €1 off the adult rate.
Accessibility
- 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 Pays bigouden tourist office reports that visitors with reduced mobility are welcomed.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
Small visit guides in game form are offered to children by age group. The seaside garden is equipped with children's play equipment.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
120 m² shop (minerals, shells, Breton products, postcards). Garden with picnic tables and lounge chairs.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Recommended visit duration: about 1 hour. Guided tour for groups of 15 or more, by appointment (1 to 2 hours). School classes complete educational booklets and may be accompanied free of charge by the founder. Pets are accepted according to the tourist office. |
