Museum
in Saint-Just Saint-Rambert

Musée des Civilisations – Daniel Pouget

Between the walls of the old priory nestles an astonishing collection of local and extra-European ethnography. Objects from Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania, local arts and popular traditions will transport you on a captivating journey.
The Saint-Just Saint-Rambert Museum of Civilizations presents collections from Asia, Africa, Oceania and America as well as numerous objects linked to the history of Forez. On nearly 2000 m², through hundreds of works, discover the diversity of societies and cultures around the world. Permanent spaces, temporary exhibitions, visitable reserves make this former priory of character, in the heart of the splendid Saint-Rambert district, a place steeped in history...

Thanks to the different cultural activities, everyone will find a visit or workshop to their liking. Visits and creative workshops are organized for schools (from kindergarten to high school) and leisure centers, based on ethnology exhibitions. Asian, African, Oceanian or American inspired, the activities are an invitation to discover other cultures.
Further information) :
Site management: Municipal Heritage Passport member: Yes
Permanent free visit
Services for children

I discovered lots of different cultures in this museum, it was fun to go around the world without having to travel! I also took part in a workshop where I made Japanese dolls, I loved it! Elisa – 9 years old.

Tips and Suggestions

Audio guides for visitable reserves.
Children's workshop from 5 to 12 years old during the holidays: Thursdays at the museum.

We speak French

Themes:

  • Arts and culture
  • Sacred art
  • craft
  • Decorative Art
  • Popular arts and traditions
  • Local history
  • Science and technology
  • Humanities
  • History
  • Ethnology

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 90 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 45 min.
Minimum group size: 10 person(s)
Minimum group size: 25 people

Language(s) of the visit

Français

Audio guide language(s)

Français

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours on request
  • Mandatory guided group visits

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024
WednesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SundayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2024
  • 01/05/2024
  • 25/12/2024
  • 24/12/2023
  • 31/12/2023

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Adult
5 €-
Adult group with self-guided visit €3,5; Adult group on guided tour €5; Children's group on self-guided visit €0; children's group on a guided tour €3,5; creative workshop €6
Free for children under 10 years)

Student fee
(-26 years)

Jobseeker
(on receipt)

Student fee
(-26 years)

Jobseeker
(on receipt)

Payment methods

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Picnic room
  • Parking nearby
  • Picnic area.

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Theme visit
  • Shop
  • Permanent animator
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Reservation of services
  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Manual workshops
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Animation
  • Children's entertainment

Home animals

NOT_ACCEPTED
From 5 € / adult

Address

Place Madeleine Rousseau
42170 Saint-Just Saint-Rambert
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