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Atelier découverte au musée : "Secrets d'horloger"

Wheels, pinions, cogs, transmission, so many words to move a large and a small needle forward!
Come explore this miniature world, listen to the ticking and the gears… Our workshop is waiting for you to start. Be on time!

Come and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of watchmakers, where each part, each gear, each cog plays a crucial role in the incessant dance of the hands of time.
Our watchmaker's workshop opens its doors to you, ready to take you on a journey to the heart of time measurement. Be punctual because the adventure begins at the precise hour!

You’ll find here:
– A captivating two-hour tour
– An interactive introduction, where students question themselves on the mysteries of watchmaking
– A challenge to become real watchmakers: children will have to identify four time measuring instruments based on a definition (the sundial, the mechanical watch, a bell tower clock movement and a pendulum)
– Exploring the treasures hidden in two rooms of the museum: the first dedicated to the evolution of time measurement, and the second to mechanical watchmaking
– Building an educational clock to better understand how it works
– For cycle 2 students, the workshop ends on a high note with a captivating tale, showcasing the vocabulary and mechanism of mechanical clocks.

Come and discover the secrets of watchmaking with us, an experience that will mark the time of your class life!

Further information :

On reservation

Prices

Further information :

Free for companions.
Free for all groups of children in the 2CCAM territory.
Contact us for a reservation.

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Bank / credit card
  • Cash
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Accessibility

Adapted services: Services adapted for people with intellectual disabilities, Wheelchair accessible, Reserved parking space for people with reduced mobility, Clear circulation area, Accessible entrance, Standard elevator, Hearing loop available at reception, Reception staff trained to welcome people with disabilities

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Address

Musée de l'Horlogerie et du Décolletage
Espace Carpano et Pons
100, place du 11 Novembre
74300 Cluses

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