Interactive and educational museum devoted to the Loire River, Europe's last natural river: its history, its aquatic environment, its ecosystem, its canals. Temporary exhibits. Gift shop and bookshop. Panorama and detailed view of the landscape directly overlooking the city's famous canal bridge from an observation deck located inside the museum. Your visit to the Observaloire exhibit may be completed by the "promenade des Demoiselles" marked walk on a path specially designed for an introduction the Loire River's unique flora and fauna, along the Canal du Centre. Daylong theme-based programmes, including site and museum visits, also organised.
Credit card, Cheques and postal orders, Holiday vouchers, Cash, Eurocard - Mastercard, Visa
Pets not allowed
Amenities
Picnic area
Auditorium
Parking
Film projection room
Toilettes
Services
Shop
Activity
Specific theme activities
Junior workshop
Conferences
Temporary exhibitions
Prices & SchedulesOpening :
From 16/03/2026 to 03/07/2026 of 14:00 to 18:00. Closed on : Tuesday
From 04/07/2026 to 30/08/2026 of 10:00 to 18:00
From 31/08/2026 to 08/11/2026 of 14:00 to 18:00. Closed on : Tuesday
From 16/03/2026 to 03/07/2026 and from 31/08/2026 to 08/11/2026: 2pm to 6pm every day. Closed on Tuesdays. From 04/07/2026 to 30/08/2026: 10am to 6pm daily.
From 09/11/2026 to mid-March 2027: closed to the public.
Prices :
Base rate - full rate adult : Tarif unique de 5€
Child rate : Tarif unique de 2.5€
Youth Rate : Tarif unique de 4€
Rate for unemployed persons : Tarif unique de 4€
Special opening conditions :
Reception of the public limited to 49 people.
For groups of more than 50 people, a sanitary pass is required.
