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
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
Location details
Nearest bus stop: Les Houches Town Hall
Nearest train stop: Les Houches station
Nearby car parks: Village center / Carrefour Market / Tourchet
Nearest train stop: Les Houches station
Nearby car parks: Village center / Carrefour Market / Tourchet
- Public transport stop within 500 m
- Village center
Customer base
Opening
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2025
- 01/05/2025
- 25/12/2025
Pricing
| Pricing | Min. | 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.
On sale at the ticket offices of the museums concerned: bring your Viacham card and a photo ID.
Payment methods
Services
Equipment
Services
Activities on site
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
- Temporary exhibitions
To download
From 3,50 € / adult