André Voulgre Museum
Dive into two centuries of history in the heart of a 19th century Chartreuse, surrounded by a shady park. Through a modern scenography, explore the art of living, family, artisanal and industrial know-how, gastronomy and lifestyles that shaped the Isle Valley. Children's workshops and temporary exhibitions animate this unique place, where every visit becomes a journey through time. An exciting experience between heritage and modernity.
Contact
2 rue Raoul Grassin
24400
Mussidan
+33 553 81 23 55
contact@museevoulgre.fr
www.museevoulgre.fr
Self-guided tour of the André Voulgre Museum
André Voulgre Museum 2025 opening times:
Open from 1 April to 31 May, Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm.
Open from 1 June to 30 September, Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm.
Open from 1 October to 31 March 2026, Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm, except on public holidays.
Closed from 20 December 2024 to 4 January 2026 inclusive.
Horaires d'ouverture
Périodes d’ouverture et horaires du musée André Voulgre 2025 :
Ouvert du 1er avril au 31 mai du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 18h.
Ouvert du 1er juin au 30 septembre du mardi au samedi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 18h.
Ouvert du 1er octobre au 31 mars 2026 du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 14h à 17h sauf jours fériés.
Fermeture du 20 décembre 2024 au 4 janvier 2026 inclus.
Thematic of the place
Museums
Public price
ADULTE : €5.00Price with the pass
ADULTE : €2.50Free entrance to André Voulgre Museum
Discover the museum's collections through a free tour of the 19th century furnished mansion and about ten thematic rooms. Many themes are addressed by the new dynamic scenography (videos, digital terminals, etc.):
development of the art of living in Périgord in the 19th and 20th centuries. development of know-how in Périgord in the 19th and 20th centuries: glassware, pottery, metallurgy, textiles, stonework, etc. gastronomy perigordine- library of a 19th century scholar. literature in Perigord- the decorative arts in Perigord (vitral, architecture) Fine Arts in Périgord- medicine in the 19th and 20th centuries. Prehistory in the Isle Valley- Isle River channels of communication industrialisation and deindustrialisation in Périgord development of agriculture in the 19th and 20th centuries in Périgord changes in daily life in the 19th and 20th centuries in Périgord (new trades, commerce, cafes and bars, leisure and sports)
His speech, his scenography, the collections presented were completely redesigned. He now aims to present the evolution of the Art de vivre and know-how in the 19th and 20th centuries in Périgord and more particularly in the Isle Valley. How has this valley and its inhabitants been affected by modernity, industrialization and increasing openness to the world?
Handicap moteur
Handicap auditif
Handicap visuel
Handicap mental
Horaires d'ouverture
The museum is open:
- April 1 to May 30: Monday to Friday From 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm
- June 1 to September 30 : Tuesday to Saturday From 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm
- From 1 October to 1 April: Monday to Friday 9am-12am and 2pm-5pm
- Except holidays and Christmas holidays
Personnes âgées
Poussette
Thematic of the place
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