Musée Connaissance du Cotentin
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin · Manche · Normandie
This place took part in the 2026 European Heritage Days (18–20 September).
The Cotentin Knowledge Museum is a local history museum located in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, in Manche. Its collections are housed in the buildings of a former 19th-century farm, preserving the traditional architecture of the Coutances region. The museum evokes rural life of yesteryear and preserves the memory of the Royal Glass Manufactory of Tourlaville, an establishment that brought fame to the region through the expertise of its master glassmakers. Run by a team of volunteers, the museum offers a visit designed as a historical journey through different thematic rooms. The establishment operates on a seasonal calendar, with winter closures.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 14:30–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Ham. Luce
Phone number
+33 7 71 18 98 54Official website
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View on Google MapsGetting there
Nearest station
Barneville, 30 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
About 500 m away.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 3 September 2026
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