Espace Alu

  • Museum
  • History
  • Sciences and technology
  • Arts and culture
  • Occupations
  • Industry
  • Local history
  • Geology
  • Municipal museum
Elevation : 728m
Place de l'église, 73140 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

Description

But 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.

Services

Lift
Toilets

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
Qualité Tourisme™Qualité Tourisme™

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Site, building totally accessible
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site

Rates

Self-guided tour: 8€/adult - 4€/child (7-18 years) - 6€/person (reduced rate)
Audio-guide tour: self-guided tour price + €1 per audio-guide
Essentials" guided tour: 10€/adult - 6€/child (7-18 yrs) - 8€/person (reduced rate)
Offbeat tour: 10€/adult - 5€/child (7-18 yrs) - 8€/person (concessions)

More rates (family pass, exploration tour, expert tour): please contact the museum for details.

Payment methods

CheckCheck
Travellers ChequeTravellers Cheque
CashCash
Credit transferCredit transfer
Contactless paymentContactless payment

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 60 Maximum number of people

Openings

From 15 September 2026 until 13 December 2026 - Closed on saturday, on sunday

On demand

Location

Espace Alu
Elevation : 728m
Place de l'église, 73140 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.

  • Lieu sans nom

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In centre of town
  • Town location
Updated on 15 September 2026 at 09:30
by Office du tourisme Intercommunal Maurienne Galibier
(Offer identifier : 198316)
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