Espace Alu
Saint-Michel-de-MaurienneBut what would the groundhog put its chocolate in if the people of the Maurienne weren't here? Join us as we unravel the great story of aluminum in the Maurienne. You have the right not to look only with your eyes. Observe, listen, manipulate!
Espace Alu, the museum that gets the curious talking!
Aluminum and the Maurienne have a long history! And it's an enduring one: for over 100 years, men and women have risen to the challenge of producing aluminum in our valley.
Open your eyes wide and follow the thread to...
...immerse yourself in the history of the valley and its aluminum production plants
...marvel at the ingenuity of techniques from the 19th century to the present day
...marvel at collections of rare and unusual objects
...learn about the lives of the men and women who rise to the daily challenge of producing this fabulous metal
> In junior mode (7- 12 years): set off with a game booklet and find Tubalu, the museum mascot, to make your own discoveries.
Visits and events: contact the museum for details.
Équipements
- Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes
- Lift
- Covered picnic area
- Toilets
- Public WC
- Air conditioning
- Exhibition space
- Car park
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
Services
- Coach access
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
Prices
Free entry for children < 7 years.
Group rate available for > 12 people.
Prices: ask at the museum.
Payment methods
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Credit transfer
- Pass’Région
- Contactless payment
Opening Time
From 23/12/2024 to 07/03/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Spoken languages
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
Prestations visites individuelles
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Tourisme adapté
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Site, building totally accessible
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site