From April 4th of 2009 to March 15th of 2010, the Museum Ernest Cognacq proposes you to “Coast Off the Mooring Ropes!”.

This new exhibition approaches the life conditions on board on the XVIIIth century’s vessels.

It’s the occasion to discover or rediscover several elements of the Museum Ernest Cognacq’s collections, but also those from many museums specialists in maritime history.
The visitor is invited to immerse himself into this time’s atmosphere and to confront with the “dog’s life” the crew had to endure between fights, boredom, superstition, malnutrition and diseases…

At the end of the exhibition, the visitor can discover the museum’s gardens restored in October 2007, where a George Washington’s statue, descendant of a “rétais”, occupies a place of honor.

A little bit of patience will be required before discovering, in the Hôtel de Clerjotte, listed Historical Monument, the whole collection in a new museographic space. By that time, the museum’s team proposes to its visitors several commented visits of the exhibition.You will find also many animations and a varied cultural programmation. Laureate of the Prize “Des Musées Pour Tous”, the Museum Ernest Cognacq has also obtained the Label “Tourisme et Handicap” for handicapped.

From October 1st to March 31st: Monday to Friday: 10-12 and 14-18
Saturday, Sunday and public holiday: 14-17

From April 1st to June 30th and September: Monday to Friday: 10-13 and 14-18
Saturday, Sunday and public holiday: 14-18

From July 1st to August 31st: 10-19

Weekly closing on Tuesdays

Annual closing:
January 1st, November 1st,
November 11th, December 25th

Full price: 4 euros
Low price: 2,50 euros

To know more

Hôtel de Clerjotte
13 Avenue Victor Bouthillier
17410  SAINT MARTIN DE RE
Tel. : 05 46 09 21 22 - Fax : 05 46 09 75 60
musee.st.martin@wanadoo.fr