Bâtisseurs de navires
June 11
Step inside the shipyards that built Nantes. This free museum tells the stories of the workers who hammered steel and fought for better conditions, not just the machines they operated.
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History Exhibition
History ExhibitionHouse of People and Technology
Decré
A museum of technology with a human face: this former shipyard building traces Nantes' industrial past through worker stories, vintage machinery, and hands-on naval heritage.
naval history
industrial heritage
worker narratives
hands-on exhibits
Tips
🏭"a museum of technology with a human face"
📚researchers welcome at the documentation center
🗺️English booklets available on request
Upcoming at House of People and Technology
Thursday, Jun 11
Cycle « À la rencontre des métiers de l’industrie »
June 11
Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with shipbuilding, foundry work, mechanics and aeronautics at these free discovery days. Meet the professionals, try the tools, and see why industrial careers deserve more respect.
L’agroalimentaire, une empreinte nantaise
June 11 at 10am
Step inside the story of the snacks you grew up with. This hands-on exhibition traces how the Loire River shaped Nantes into a powerhouse of French food brands, from LU biscuits to Cassegrain vegetables, with interactive games and vintage ads that'll spark serious nostalgia.
House of People and Technology
DecréOpen
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionA museum of technology with a human face: this former shipyard building traces Nantes' industrial past through worker stories, vintage machinery, and hands-on naval heritage.
naval history
industrial heritage
worker narratives
hands-on exhibits
Tips
🏭"a museum of technology with a human face"
📚researchers welcome at the documentation center
🗺️English booklets available on request
Upcoming at House of People and Technology
Thursday, Jun 11
Bâtisseurs de navires
June 11
Step inside the shipyards that built Nantes. This free museum tells the stories of the workers who hammered steel and fought for better conditions, not just the machines they operated.
Cycle « À la rencontre des métiers de l’industrie »
June 11
Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with shipbuilding, foundry work, mechanics and aeronautics at these free discovery days. Meet the professionals, try the tools, and see why industrial careers deserve more respect.
L’agroalimentaire, une empreinte nantaise
June 11 at 10am
Step inside the story of the snacks you grew up with. This hands-on exhibition traces how the Loire River shaped Nantes into a powerhouse of French food brands, from LU biscuits to Cassegrain vegetables, with interactive games and vintage ads that'll spark serious nostalgia.