Folks and popular traditions museum

Within the prestigious walls of the former episcopal palace, you'll discover an exceptional collection of Maurienne costumes. The museum also displays tools and utensils from everyday life in bygone days.
The dresses of the Arvan and Villards valleys in particular are among the most original in the Alps. In the former bishop's chapel, you can see the reconstruction of a typical Maurienne interior. One room features archaeological collections, another is devoted to religious art, and a third to the history of the Savoy dynasty.

Benefits

Services

  • Guided tours

Further information

Welcome complements : The Musée des Costumes, Arts et Traditions Populaires is located on the second floor of the Ancien Évêché. Access is via a grand staircase (no elevator).
Publics : Groups

Access map and contacts

Ancien Évêché, Place de la Cathédrale
73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Itinerary

Localization supplement

Par la route : A43 de Chambéry vers la Maurienne : Sortie N°27 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. A43 de Turin vers la Maurienne : Sortie N°28 Saint-Julien-Montdenis. Par le train : Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Le Musée est au centre-ville de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne à 2 km de la sortie de l'autoroute A43 et à 500 m de la gare SNCF. Il est dans l'Ancien Evêché situé en face de la Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Arrêt bus : place du Forum

Opening hours

From 09/02 to 08/03 from Monday to Friday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 07/04 to 02/05 from Monday to Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday and May 1st.
From 30/06 to 31/08 from Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on July 14th and August 15th.
From 01/09 to 21/09 from Monday to Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 20/10 to 02/11 from Monday to Friday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.
From 22/12 to 04/01 from Monday to Friday between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.

Prices

Free of charge. Guided tour for groups: €4 per person (min. 8 - max. 40) all year round.

Information updated on 12/07/2025 by Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne