Musée de la Marine Tickets: How to Get In
France's maritime museum reopened at the Trocadéro in late 2023 after a long renovation, pairing model ships and figureheads with immersive, interactive galleries. No tour platform currently sells its ticket, so you buy at the museum's own ticket office or use the Paris Museum Pass, which covers it once you reserve a free timed slot.
About This Experience
France's maritime museum reopened in late 2023 after a long renovation.
Ornate figureheads and model ships from the age of sail fill several galleries.
Interactive, hands-on exhibits sit alongside the historic collection.
See Napoleon's imperial barge among the royal maritime treasures.
The museum faces the Eiffel Tower across the Seine at Place du Trocadéro.
General entry is 14 euros at the museum's ticket office, or included in the Paris Museum Pass; closed on Mondays.
How to Get a Musée de la Marine Ticket
There is no resale ticket for this museum: every GetYourGuide listing for it has been withdrawn, and Tiqets does not carry it. That leaves two honest routes, and which one is cheaper depends on how many other museums you have planned.
- The official ticket office is the one place to book a timed slot for this museum; the link above is the museum's own site, not an affiliate link
- With the Pass you still reserve a free timed slot on the museum's site; the Pass is worth it only if you also use it at the big collections, see the pass maths
| Route | Price | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum ticket office | €14 full price | billetterie.musee-marine.fr or the desk at Trocadéro | A single visit |
| Paris Museum Pass | From $128 for 2 days | Check Availability; covers the Marine museum plus the Louvre, Orsay, Invalides and 50 more, with a free timed slot booked on the museum site | Three or more museums in the same days |
Is the Musée de la Marine Worth Visiting?
The Musée national de la Marine reopened at the Trocadéro in late 2023 after years of renovation, and the new galleries pair traditional ship models and figureheads with interactive, hands-on displays. It sits right across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, so the setting does a lot of the work before you even step inside.
At 14 euros it is one of the cheaper national museums in the city, and the most-repeated praise in visitor reviews goes to the renovation itself: the imperial barge, the lighting and the family galleries. Families with children tend to get the most from it. If naval history isn't a priority, it's easy enough to skip in favor of the other museums in Paris near the Eiffel Tower closer to the center, but the Trocadéro location and the Eiffel Tower view make it a natural stop if you're already in the area, and it costs nothing extra on the Paris Museum Pass.
What You'll See
The renovated galleries trace France's history at sea, from the age of sail to the modern navy, mixing historic objects with newer immersive displays.
- Model ships and ornate figureheads from the age of sail
- Immersive, interactive displays that suit families
- Napoleon's imperial barge and royal maritime treasures
- Navigation instruments and shipbuilding history
- The story of France at sea, from exploration to the navy
- The Trocadéro setting with views across to the Eiffel Tower
How a Visit Flows
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11:00
Arrive at the Trocadéro
Start at Place du Trocadéro, facing the Eiffel Tower across the Seine.
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11:15
Figureheads and model ships
Begin with the great carved figureheads and the model ships from the age of sail.
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11:45
Immersive ocean galleries
Move through the interactive, hands-on displays built for families.
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12:15
Imperial barge and navigation rooms
See Napoleon's imperial barge, then the navigation instruments and shipbuilding history.
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12:45
Eiffel Tower view
Step back outside for the view across the river before moving on.
Know Before You Go
Not suitable for
- Visitors seeking an extensive fine art collection, this is a maritime history museum built around ships and naval history
- A rushed 30-minute stop, the immersive galleries reward a slower pace
- A Monday visit, the museum is closed that day
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes, the galleries spread across multiple levels
- A camera for the imperial barge and the Eiffel Tower view outside
- A valid ticket confirmation or booking reference
- A check of the day's opening time, weekends start an hour earlier than weekdays
Not allowed
- Flash photography near certain displays
- Large bags and suitcases inside the galleries
- Food and drink in the exhibition rooms
Insider Tips
A little planning makes the visit easier to fit around the rest of your day.
- Trocadéro is the closest metro stop, served by lines 6 and 9, right outside the museum
- Weekend hours start an hour earlier than weekdays, useful if you want to beat the crowds
- Step outside after your visit for one of the best Eiffel Tower views in the city
- The museum is closed on Mondays, so plan around it if you're keeping a tight schedule
- The interactive galleries work well for children, so budget extra time with kids along
- Book ahead for a weekend visit, since the reopened museum has drawn steady interest
Where You're Headed
Musée de la Marine Tickets FAQ
How much does a Musée de la Marine ticket cost?
Admission is 14 euros at the museum's own ticket office. No tour platform sells a resale ticket at the moment; the Paris Museum Pass also covers entry.
Is the Musée de la Marine included in the Paris Museum Pass?
Yes. The Musée national de la Marine is on the Pass list, so a 2, 4 or 6-day Pass covers entry; you still book a free timed slot on the museum's site.
What are the Musée de la Marine's opening hours?
Tuesday to Friday 11:00 to 19:00, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 19:00. The museum is closed on Mondays.
Is the Musée de la Marine good for kids?
Yes, the interactive, hands-on displays alongside the model ships make it a strong rainy-day option for families.
How do I get to the Musée de la Marine by metro?
Take lines 6 or 9 to Trocadéro, which sits right outside the museum at Place du Trocadéro.
Is the Musée de la Marine newly renovated?
Yes, it reopened in late 2023 after a long renovation that added the immersive displays alongside the historic collection.
How long does a Musée de la Marine visit take?
Plan on about 1.5 to 2 hours to see the main galleries at a comfortable pace.
What Visitors Say
The imperial barge alone made the renovation worth it. Beautifully lit and well explained.
Went straight from the Eiffel Tower and the kids loved the hands-on ocean displays.
Smaller than I expected, but every room felt fresh after the renovation.