National Maritime Museum of Paris Tickets

Ship models, sculptures, paintings, weapons... With this ticket to the National Maritime Museum of Paris, you'll learn about France's fascinating naval history.

National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum of Paris is located in the Palais de Chaillot on the Place du Trocadéro, one of the best spots in the 16th district to admire the Eiffel Tower.

With this ticket, you can explore the different rooms of the permanent exhibition at your own pace. Its collection brings together an extraordinary display of navigational instruments, ancient maps, and compasses, as well as ship models, sculptures, paintings, and other objects.

Among the main models at the Paris headquarters of the National Maritime Museum are those of the Royal Louis, an important ship from the mid-18th century. Don't miss the scale reproductions of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and the model of a voyaging canoe from the island of Satawal in the Pacific Ocean. This model is part of a unique collection created by Admiral Pâris, one of the fathers of nautical ethnography.

Another of the most important pieces in the permanent exhibition is the stern decoration of the galley Réale. The centerpiece of this work is King Louis XIV, depicted as Apollo surrounded by numerous fleurs-de-lis alongside the arms of France.

The museum also houses a valuable collection of paintings. The most notable works include L'Intérieur du Port de Marseille by Joseph Vernet, Le Havre, voiliers à quai by Eugène Boudin, and Incendie du Kent, 1825 by Théodore Gudin.

The visit lasts between 1.5 hours and 2 hours, although you can stay in the museum for as long as you like.

Opening Hours

The National Maritime Museum of Paris is open every day (except Tuesdays) from 11 am to 7 pm. On Thursdays, it stays open until 10 pm.

Free Admission

Young people from the European Union aged 18 to 25, and visitors under 18 of any nationality can enter the museum free of charge. To do so, they must collect their ticket directly from the ticket office.

Other Branches of The National Maritime Museum

If you wish, you can visit other branches of the museum:

• Admission to the National Maritime Museum in Brest
• Admission to the National Maritime Museum in Toulon
• Admission to the National Maritime Museum in Rochefort
• Admission to the National Maritime Museum in Port-Louis

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Upon acquiring your ticket, you will have the flexibility to explore the National Maritime Museum's exhibitions at your own pace. There are no guided tours required, allowing for a personalized experience. The museum recommends allocating between 1.5 to 2 hours for a thorough visit, but you are welcome to stay longer if desired.

Included in your ticket purchase are access to all the permanent exhibitions, showcasing a wide range of ship models, art pieces, and historical artifacts related to France's maritime legacy.

Included:

• Access to the permanent exhibition of the National Maritime Museum.
• Opportunity to explore at your own pace.

Not included:

• Guided tours.
• Temporary exhibition access (if applicable).

The museum is accessible and located conveniently in the Palais de Chaillot, providing a scenic view of the Eiffel Tower from nearby.