Museum
à Villemoirieu

Mineralogica – Le musée des minéraux

Discover the world of minerals at Montiracle Castle. With over 2200 samples and 200 related objects. In season, ice cream bar on the castle terrace accessible to all.
Within the framework of the castle of Montiracle, former Templar commandery, discover the marvelous world of minerals.
With more than 2200 selected and varied samples and more than 200 related objects, in around thirty display cases spread across 4 rooms, the museum is the reference in this area for the entire Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and beyond.
As a bonus, the history of the castle. Private parking at the bottom of the castle.
En saison, un bar – glacier sur plusieurs terrasses et un espace pique-nique vous permettent de profiter longuement du site .
We speak: English, French

Themes:

  • History
  • Science and technology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Geology

Location details

At the entrance to the medieval town of Crémieu. 40 km from Lyons.
A proximité de nombreux sites touristiques : Crémieu, les grottes de La Balme, la maison du patrimoine à Hières-sur-Amby, le site de Larina, l’abbaye de Saint-Chef, la maison Ravier à Morestel, la maison de la pierre et du ciment à Montalieu-Vercieu…
  • In the countryside

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 90 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 90 min.

Language(s) of the visit

Français

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from March 04 to April 12, 2024
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Horaires susceptibles d'être modifiés – à vérifier sur le site du musée au préalable.
Ouvert lundi de Pâques.
Opening hours from April 13 to April 28, 2024
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
fermé le mardi matin
Horaires susceptibles d’être modifiés – à vérifier sur le site du musée au préalable
Opening hours from 29 April to 05 July 2024
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Horaires susceptibles d'être modifiés – à vérifier sur le site du musée au préalable
Opening hours from July 06 to August 31, 2024
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
fermé le mardi matin
Horaires susceptibles d’être modifiés – à vérifier sur le site du musée au préalable
Opening hours from September 02 to October 18, 2024
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Horaires susceptibles d'être modifiés – à vérifier sur le site du musée au préalable
Opening hours from October 19 to November 03, 2024
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
fermé le mardi matin
Horaires susceptibles d’être modifiés – à vérifier sur le site du musée au préalable
Opening hours from November 04 to December 20, 2024
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Horaires susceptibles d'être modifiés – à vérifier sur le site du musée au préalable
Opening hours from December 21, 2024 to January 05, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
fermé le mardi matin
Horaires susceptibles d’être modifiés – à vérifier sur le site du musée au préalable

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2024
  • 01/04/2024
  • 09/05/2024
  • 20/05/2024
  • 01/05/2024
  • 08/05/2024
  • 01/11/2024
  • 11/11/2024
  • 25/12/2024

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Adult
7 €-
Kids

5 €-
Big family

16 €18 €
Free for children under: 6 years old

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Services

Equipments

  • Picnic area.
  • Bar
  • Toilets
  • Show room

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Shop
  • Tourist Documentation

Home animals

ACCEPTED

Adapted tourism

Adapted service: Wheelchair accessible with assistance

Linked offers

On the spot…

From 7 € / adult

Address

Château de Montiracle
3 impasse du Château
38460 Villemoirieu
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