Port Museum Tour

Name: Port Museum Tour
Start: 2022-09-17T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2022-09-18T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Musée maritime et portuaire

The Port Museum presents on three levels the history of the port of Dunkirk from the seventeenth century to the present day through its rich collections.

17 and 18 September 2022Passed

Musée portuaire de Dunkerque

Along a unique route with a warm and enveloping atmosphere, you will discover figureheads, the portrait of the famous privateer Jean Bart, exceptional ship models, dioramas and a technical gallery illustrating the docker’s job.
Alongside, the sail training vessel Duchesse Anne, the fire boat Sandettié, the barge Guilde, the boat Pilotine 1 and the tug Entreprenant will remind you of sailing, signalling at sea, boating, piloting and finally towing.
The Risban Lighthouse, located 2 kilometres from the museum, will complete your exploration of the city’s maritime and port history with a stunning view of the North Sea.
Come and experience the history of the 3rd port of France!

About the location

Musée maritime et portuaire

9 quai de la Citadelle - 59140 Dunkerque

Nord
Hauts-de-France

1 MUSEUM, 3 BOATS, 1 LIGHTHOUSE(HEADLIGHT): 1 000 EMOTIONS The harbour Museum it is 1 600 m2 of exhibitions(exposures), the 4 centuries of history(story), 500 works (models, videos, paintings(boards)) and 5 places to be visited: the Museum, three boats and the lighthouse(headlight) of Risban... So many(much) starting points for all your adventures!