Musée de la mer et de la marine

About the museum

The Musée Mer Marine grew out of the passion for the sea of Norbert Fradin, a property developer and collector who assembled a large private collection linked to the maritime world. The foundation stone was laid in 2016 in the Bassins à flot district, in the presence of the then mayor. The museum opened to the public in June 2019.

The building was designed by architect Olivier Brochet. It evokes a ship with a pronounced bow, with exposed concrete and metal staircases that recall the industrial and port past of the district. It has no load-bearing walls and is organised around an atrium.

The route covers three levels. The first and second floors trace the history of navigation through boats, instruments and models. La Galerie presents French marine painting, with artists such as Vernet, Boudin, Monet, Marquet and Dufy. The top level, entitled Planète Océan, brings together contemporary art on marine life and environmental protection. The museum also holds temporary exhibitions.

Highlights

• Ship-shaped building by Olivier Brochet
• History of navigation: boats, instruments and models
• La Galerie: marine painting from Vernet to Dufy
• Planète Océan: contemporary art and ocean protection
• Workshops and children’s birthday parties

Permanent exhibitions

• Histoire de la navigation – Historic boats, navigation instruments and models on the first and second floors.
• La Galerie – French marine painting with works by Vernet, Boudin, Monet, Marquet and Dufy.
• Planète Océan – Contemporary art on marine life and environmental protection, on the third floor.

Founded

2019

Admission & discounts

Free admission for City Pass holders, journalists and Friends of the MMM. Online ticketing.

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 museum declares itself accessible to visitors with reduced mobility; the reduced rate also applies to their companion.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Kids’ birthday parties

Creative workshops on the first weekend of each school holiday period. Tours for children from age 5 (“Animaux fabuleux”, “Héros et Aventuriers de la mer”) and for ages 3 to 6 (“La mer racontée aux tout-petits”). Two-hour birthday parties for ages 3–6 or 6–12, at a flat rate of €250 for up to 12 children, by reservation.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 300 guests.

Auditorium with 300 seats, a large exhibition hall and meeting rooms, for seminars, conferences, general meetings, product launches and gala evenings. Enquiries via an online form.

Plan your visit