The mountain museum evokes rural life in the mountains through the reconstitution of the rooms of the traditional habitat and the presentation of ethnographic objects used in the past in the valley of Chamonix.

Museum The Mountain Museum Les Houches

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Les Houches (74310)
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request
Average duration of an individual visit : 01h30

PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Since 1977, the Musée Montagnard has been housed in one of the oldest houses in the town center of Les Houches. Through thematic rooms and three reconstructed rooms of the traditional habitat, it presents a collection of objects used in the past in the Chamonix valley for agropastoral tasks and daily life. Two rooms house the temporary exhibition, which is renewed every year.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION from December 26, 2024 to May 16, 2025
"Cable cars and company

At the beginning of the 20th century, access to the mountains opened up to as many people as possible. In Les Houches, the Bellevue cable car was built in 1936, followed by other installations throughout the commune. Take a look at their history in the exhibition.

Between the two world wars, the summer season was joined by a winter season with the development of snow sports. The first ski lifts were built.
In Les Houches, the Bellevue cable car was built in 1936, followed by other installations throughout the commune. Follow the story of these installations in the temporary exhibition, featuring photographs, documents and personal accounts.

In partnership with the Dans l'temps association.


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

Self-guided "Object Hunt": Keep your eyes peeled for museum objects that will reveal their secrets!
Ages 3 and up / Free / On request from reception during opening hours.

RESERVATIONS :
Groups : Guided tour of the permanent exhibition by appointment all year round

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    Prices

    Full price: 4.20 €
    Reduced price: 3.20 €
    Group adults: 3.20 €
    Group children: 2.60 €.

    Free entry for children < 18 years.
    Group rate available for > 10 people.

    MUSEUM PASS € 15: Unlimited entry for 1 year for all museums in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley network
    For sale at the entrance of the museums; bring your ViaCham card and an ID photo.

    Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Cash

    Reception

    Open to children
    Languages spoken : English, French
    Languages of documentation : French
    Languages visits : French

    Opening

    From 04/11 to 20/12/2024, daily.

    From 26/12/2024 to 05/01/2025
    Opening hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
    Closed exceptionally on January 1st.

    From 08/02 to 09/03/2025
    Opening hours daily between 2 pm and 6 pm.

    From 05/04 to 04/05/2025
    Opening hours daily between 2 pm and 6 pm.
    Closed exceptionally on May 1st.

    Labels and rating

    Municipal museum

    Services
    • Shop
    Equipments
    • Parking nearby
    • Exhibition space
    • Lift
    • Toilets
    • Entertainments room
    Activities
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Activity
    • Children's entertainment

    Access

    2 rue de l'Eglise 74310 Les Houches

    Nearest bus stop : Les Houches Mairie bus stop
    Nearest train stop : Les Houches train station
    Nearest car parks: Mairie / Freney (Carrefour Contact)

    More informations

    Information update on 06/11/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc