Pratical information at the Arsenal

This winter, the museum is undergoing renovations

The National Maritime Museum in Rochefort—Cheusses/Arsenal site—will be closed from November 3, 2025, to February 6, 2026. During this period, renovation work will be carried out on the museum's collections. The former naval medical school will remain open with extended hours. Don't hesitate to book your visit now! 

 

Access and opening times

Access

National Maritime Museum
Arsenal of Rochefort

1 place de la Gallissonnière
17300 Rochefort
GPS : Palais des Congrès
Bus : Navette ligne D, arrêt Palais des Congrès

Opening times

1 september to 22 october : 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. closed on Tuesdays.

23 october to 5 november : 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day 

6 novembre to 22 december : 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. closed on Tuesdays

23 december to 7 january : 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day 

Annual closure from 6 january till 7 february, 1 May and 25 December.

Accessibility

The museum is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Information and booking

05 46 99 86 57
rochefort@musee-marine.fr

Prices

Rate

Price

Online

Price

On site

 Beneficiary

Full rate

(Audioguide not included, extra 2 euros )

7€8€ 

Reduced rate

(Audioguide not included, extra 2 euros )

5€ 6€

The reduced rate is applied upon presentation of valid documentation. Students over 26 years old, 

See details here

Free admission

(Audioguide not included, extra 2 euros )

0€0€

Free admission is granted upon presentation of valid documentation. Young people under 18 years old, young people between 18 and 25 years old residing in the EU, disabled people (+ one accompanying person)

See details here.

Prices

Means of payment accepted: cash, credit cards, bank cheques, holiday vouchers, culture vouchers.