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In a former 19th-century tobacco warehouse, in the heart of the historic Citadelle district, discover unique collections: ship models, paintings, figureheads, technical objects, panoramic paintings, dioramas... Immerse yourself in the adventures of Jean Bart, the famous privateer from Dunkirk, share in the daily life of Icelandic fishermen and board Cap Horn sailboats. Stroll through the museum's floors and explore the trades of the sea in the spectacular technical gallery. Under the watchful eye of the giant Roge the docker, let yourself be captivated by the fascinating history of France's 3rd largest port.

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TEMPORARY EXHIBITION

‘Shipyards in pictures: Dunkirk’s industrial history’
When photography tells the industrial history of Dunkirk.

From 29 April 2026, the Dunkirk Maritime and Port Museum will be hosting a unique exhibition dedicated to Dunkirk’s shipyards through industrial photography.
An exceptional selection of photographs from the museum’s collections allows visitors to delve into the history of these shipyards, which have had a profound impact on the city’s landscape, economy and collective memory.
Both a tool for bearing witness and a form of artistic expression, industrial photography reveals the construction of ships, the precision of the workers’ movements and the transformations of port infrastructure.

The exhibition traces this history through several major shipyards in Dunkirk: Ziegler, Ateliers et Chantiers de France and Béliard & Crighton. The exhibition continues with contemporary photographs taken at the DAMEN Shiprepair shipyard during the restoration of the three-masted Duchesse Anne, a symbol of Dunkirk’s maritime heritage.

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