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Opened in 1722, the former Navy Medical School was the first of its kind in the world and can today still be viewed exactly as it was in the mid 19th-century. It serves as well as a museum, a historical monument, a scientific library and a commemorative site.

The former Navy Medical School and its Library can only be visited by guided tour.

Opened in 1722, the former Navy Medical School was the first of its kind in the world and can today still be viewed exactly as it was in the mid 19th-century. It serves as well as a museum, a historical monument, a scientific library and a commemorative site.

The former Navy Medical School and its Library can only be visited by guided tour.

The museum’s collections trace back the history of the French Navy, exploring its close links with the city. A visit to the castle also provides an opportunity to discover some incredible views across the harbour, the Penfeld, the city and its ports.

Ticket valid for the chosen day. Other activities are proposed on the ticket office

Visit duration : 1h30

  The museum is not accessible to disabled people because there are a lot of steps (around 500). The museum is not accessbile either to strollers but baby carriers are available at the ticket office.

  Opening hours

April - September : 10.00 am to 6.30 pm, everyday

October - March : 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm – closed on Tuesday except during school holidays of Brest

Last admission one hour before closing time

2023 Annual closure : From January 1st to February 3rd included, May 1st, December 25th

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Located in the heart of this fortress (built in 1618), the Musée national de la Marine presents an outstanding collection of vessels, antique navigation instruments and historical models. Its museum design and visit route, which is organised around two thematic areas – one dealing with the history of maritime rescue and the other with ships lost along the route to the Indies – make it a leading museum site

Ticket available for the chosen day. Other activities are proposed at the ticket office.

Visit duration : 1h30-2h00

The ticket gives access to the Citadel : Musée national de la Marine and musées de la Compagnie des Indes.

  Limited access to disabled people. Disabled car park

  Opening hours

May - August : 10h-18h30 every day

September : 10h-18h every day except tuesday

October - April : 13h30-18h every day except Tuesday

Ticket office closes 45 minutes before the museum closing

2023 Annual closure : From January 1st to February 3rd included, May 1st, December 25th

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Chronicling the history of the Arsenal, the museum illustrates the colorful past of the military port of Toulon through an exceptional collection of model ships. Come discover the military vocation of the port of Toulon and the arsenal’s construction through models, 3D landscapes, paintings, and scientific instruments.

Ticket available for the chosen day. Other activities are availbale at the ticket office.

Visit duration : 1h-1h30

  The museum is fully wheelchair accessible

  Opening Hours

From September to June : 10h-18h every day except Tuesday

July and August : 10h-18h every day

Ticket office closes at 17h15

2023 Annual closure : From January 1st to 31st included, May 1st and December 25th.

Warning ! Audioguides are not available, we are sorry and we are making anything we could to solve this problem.

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