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 July 1, 2023 to September 22, 2024: WORKS OF ART IN LES HOUCHES, 1860-2023
In Les Houches, three types of works of art, civil engineering constructions, are built throughout the town:
– tunnels, bridges including the emblematic Sainte-Marie viaduct, to facilitate access to
the valley by rail or road
– avalanche barriers and other devices protecting against natural disasters
– hydroelectric dams and other renewable energy providers
The temporary exhibition presented at the Montagnard museum in partnership with the Dans l'temps association traces the history and current affairs of these works of art, markers of the territory.
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
Individuals and families: Self-guided or guided tours of the permanent exhibition by reservation outside school holidays (from 5 people from Monday to Thursday at +33 (0)7 60 04 14 26).
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 July 1, 2023 to September 22, 2024: WORKS OF ART IN LES HOUCHES, 1860-2023
In Les Houches, three types of works of art, civil engineering constructions, are built throughout the town:
– tunnels, bridges including the emblematic Sainte-Marie viaduct, to facilitate access to
the valley by rail or road
– avalanche barriers and other devices protecting against natural disasters
– hydroelectric dams and other renewable energy providers
The temporary exhibition presented at the Montagnard museum in partnership with the Dans l'temps association traces the history and current affairs of these works of art, markers of the territory.
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
Individuals and families: Self-guided or guided tours of the permanent exhibition by reservation outside school holidays (from 5 people from Monday to Thursday at +33 (0)7 60 04 14 26).
Further information) :
Family activities:
EMBROIDERY, EMBROIDERY, EMBROIDERY
Tuesdays at 14:30 p.m.:
Embroidering, what is it? Observe the museum's collections before learning about embroidery using lacing (from 4 years old) or cross-stitching (from 6 years old)
Duration 2 hours / Price: €4,20 per participant
ANIMATION ONCE UPON A TIME IN LES HOUCHES
Wednesday at 10:30 p.m.
A journey through time: observe, share and slip into the costume of a mountain man to discover and experience the activities of yesteryear.
From 5 years old / Duration 1h30 / Price: €3 child, adult entry fee
Reservation required until the day before the activity at the Les Houches Tourist Office: +33 (0)7 60 04 14 26
EMBROIDERY, EMBROIDERY, EMBROIDERY
Tuesdays at 14:30 p.m.:
Embroidering, what is it? Observe the museum's collections before learning about embroidery using lacing (from 4 years old) or cross-stitching (from 6 years old)
Duration 2 hours / Price: €4,20 per participant
ANIMATION ONCE UPON A TIME IN LES HOUCHES
Wednesday at 10:30 p.m.
A journey through time: observe, share and slip into the costume of a mountain man to discover and experience the activities of yesteryear.
From 5 years old / Duration 1h30 / Price: €3 child, adult entry fee
Reservation required until the day before the activity at the Les Houches Tourist Office: +33 (0)7 60 04 14 26
Themes:
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
- In the mountains
- Public transport stop within 500 m
- Village center
Visit
Customers
- School groups welcome
- Special family with children
- Special rate for large families
- Special rate for disabled people
- Special rate for job seekers
- Groups welcome
- Special rate for students
Language(s) of the visit
Français
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visit services
- Unguided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2024
- 01/05/2024
- 25/12/2024
Prices
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | 4.2 € | - |
| Reduced price | 3.2 € | - |
| Adult group | 3.2 € | - |
| Children group | 2.6 € | - |
MUSEUM PASS €15: 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
Equipments
Services
Activities on site
- Temporary exhibitions
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
To download
From 3.20 € / adult
