Port Museum

The Port Museum of Dunkirk, four centuries of maritime history

In the heart of the historic Citadelle district, the Port Museum of Dunkirk retraces four centuries of the history of the port and of navigation. Models, tools, photos and ships tell the maritime adventure of the city. The Dunkirk audio-guided tour stops here to understand what shaped the identity of the city of Jean Bart.

The maritime and port museum

Housed in a former warehouse in the Citadelle district, the Maritime and Port Museum offers a journey through four centuries of the history of the port of Dunkirk. The exhibition shows the gestures of work, the everyday tools and the ships that marked the city. Several boats are also open to visits, including the famous sailing ship Duchesse Anne, extending the experience beyond the walls.

What to see

The museum presents models, navigation instruments, photographs and reconstructions that tell the trades of the port and the life of the sailors. The visit continues aboard the boats moored nearby, including the Duchesse Anne. It is an essential stop to understand the maritime soul of Dunkirk, a city deeply linked to the sea and trade.

Practical information

The Port Museum lies in the Citadelle district, in Dunkirk, reachable on foot. A working museum, it can be visited; its hours and prices vary with the season, and the visit of the moored boats may be subject to particular conditions. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to allow enough time.

What does the Port Museum of Dunkirk present?

Four centuries of the history of the port and of navigation, through models, tools, photos and ships, including several boats open to visits such as the Duchesse Anne.

Where is the Port Museum?

In the historic Citadelle district, in Dunkirk, near the docks and the boats open to visits.