Maison de l’Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière

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About

The Maison de l'Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière presents a unique collection of 12,000 hand tools from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, lavishly displayed in 65 showcases.

It also houses a library and specialized bookshop.

The imposing windows are mainly built around the trades, the museum being divided into 4 families: wood, iron, animal and mineral. The tools have been carefully chosen to become witnesses to a life of man, control and culture.

Classification & labels

  • Bad weather alternative

Languages

  • English

Multimedia

Opening

Opening from 03 January 2026 to 31 March 2026

Opening from 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2026

Exceptional(s) closure(s)

  • 01/01/2026
  • 25/12/2026

Rate

Rate Min. Max.
Adult Min: 8€ Max: 8€
Child
12-18 years
Min: 4€ Max: 4€
Student Min: 4€ Max: 4€
Job seeker Min: 4€ Max: 4€
Audioguide
1.00 euros (Audio-guide (in addition to entrance fee))
Min: 1€ Max: 1€
Group adults
From 15 people
Min: 4€ Max: 4€
Set price group adults Min: 95€ Max: 95€
Set price group adults : 95 €

Payment

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque

Services

Equipments

  • Film room
  • Lift
  • Toilets

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Guided tours

Activities

  • Concert
  • Temporary exhibition