The best museums in La Rochelle in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in La Rochelle, France, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in La Rochelle? These are the best ones:

  1. Aquarium de La Rochelle1

    Aquarium de La Rochelle

     La Rochelle
    The Aquarium de La Rochelle is a family-owned public aquarium located in La Rochelle, France. It boasts a large surface area of over 8,445 m (90,901 sq ft) and contains 3 million litres of seawater. This expansive space allows for a diverse range of marine life to be housed and displayed.
  2. Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de La Rochelle2

    Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de La Rochelle

     La Rochelle
    The Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de La Rochelle is a renowned natural history museum situated in the city of La Rochelle, in the Charente-Maritime region of France. It offers a rich collection of natural history and ethnography exhibits, making it a significant destination for those interested in these fields.
  3. Museum of Fine Arts3

    Museum of Fine Arts

     La Rochelle
    The Museum of Fine Arts in La Rochelle is a museum dedicated to fine arts. It is located in the city of La Rochelle, in the Charente-Maritime region of France. The museum is part of the arts and history museums of La Rochelle, offering a rich collection of artworks for visitors to explore.
  4. Maritime Museum of La Rochelle4

    Maritime Museum of La Rochelle

     La Rochelle
    The Maritime Museum of La Rochelle is a unique floating museum situated in the trawler basin of the Old Port. It offers visitors the opportunity to explore three different ships, each with its own rich history and significance. In addition to the ships, the museum also has two sections on land that host a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions. These exhibitions provide further insight into maritime history and culture, making the museum a comprehensive destination for those interested in seafaring.
  5. Parc Animalier Charles-Édouard Beltremieux5

    Parc Animalier Charles-Édouard Beltremieux

     La Rochelle

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