Les Houches

Musée Montagnard

The mountain museum evokes rural life in the mountains through the reconstruction of pieces of traditional housing and the presentation of ethnographic objects used in the past in the Chamonix valley.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
The Montagnard museum has been installed since 1977 in one of the oldest houses in the town center of Les Houches. Through thematic rooms and three rooms recreated from traditional habitat, it presents a collection of objects formerly used in the Chamonix valley for agropastoral tasks and for daily life. Two rooms host the temporary exhibition, renewed each year.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION from December 26, 2024 to May 16, 2026
“Cable Cars and Company”

At the beginning of the 20th century, access to the mountains became available to the greatest number of people. In Les Houches, the Bellevue cable car was built in 1936, followed by other installations in the commune. Trace the thread of their history in the exhibition.

During the interwar period, the initially summer season was joined by winter attendance with the development of snow sports. Thus the first ski lifts appeared.
In Les Houches, the Bellevue cable car was built in 1936, followed by other installations in the commune. Trace the thread of their history in the temporary exhibition through photographs, documents and testimonies.

In partnership with the association Dans l'temps


PROGRAMMING:
Guided tours, activities and workshops for young and old are offered during school holidays.

Independent activity “Object hunt”: Keep your eyes peeled to spot the objects in the museum which will reveal their secrets to you!
From 3 years old / Free / On request at reception during opening hours

RESERVATIONS:
Groups: Guided tour of the permanent exhibition by reservation all year round
We speak English

Location details

Nearest bus stop: Les Houches Town Hall
Nearest train stop: Les Houches station
Nearby car parks: Village center / Carrefour Market / Tourchet
  • Public transport stop within 500 m
  • Village center

Customer base

From 3 years old
Label / practical information: Family plus, Indoor, Recommended in bad weather

Opening

Opening hours from July 02 to August 22, 2025
MondayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 18 p.m
WednesdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 18 p.m
ThursdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 18 p.m
FridayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 18 p.m
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 18 p.m
SundayOpen from 14:30 a.m to 18 p.m
Opening hours from September 01 to October 17, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

By reservation for a minimum of 10 people ONLY

Opening hours from October 18 to November 02, 2025
MondayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
TuesdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
WednesdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
ThursdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
FridayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
SundayOpen from 14 am to 18 pm
Opening hours from November 03 to December 19, 2025
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
Open on SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

By reservation for a minimum of 10 people ONLY

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2025
  • 01/05/2025
  • 25/12/2025

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Full price
5 €Not disclosed
Reduced price

3,50 €Not disclosed
Adult group

3,50 €Not disclosed
Children group

3 €Not disclosed
Further information :
MUSEUM PASS €20: Unlimited admission for 1 year to the network of museums in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley
On sale at the ticket offices of the museums concerned: bring your Viacham card and a photo ID.
Free for children 18 and under)

Payment methods

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Elevator
  • Toilet
  • Show room
  • Entertainment room
  • Parking in the area

Services

  • Boutique
  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Animation
  • Children's entertainment
  • Temporary exhibitions
From 3,50 € / adult

Address

2 rue de l'Eglise
74310 Les Houches
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