The Crystal Museum offers you a voyage through the mineralogy of the world
Reorganised in 2021, the Crystal Museum has a new presentation displaying the mineralogy of the Alps, France, Europe and now the world. Come and discover collections of exceptional quality, diversity and beauty.
The Crystal Museum offers you a voyage through the mineralogy of the world
Reorganised in 2021, the Crystal Museum has a new presentation displaying the mineralogy of the Alps, France, Europe and now the world.
Come and discover collections of exceptional quality, diversity and beauty :
- 700 m2 of exhibits
- Nearly 1900 crystals on display
Opening times
Open Tuesday to Sunday :
- All year: 2pm to 6pm
- French school holidays: 10am - noon / 2pm - 6pm.
- July and August: 10am - 1pm / 2pm - 6pm.
- Closed January 1, May 1 and December 25
- Annual closure from November 4 to December 13, 2024 inclusive
Temporary exhibition
Mineral treasure: the Raymond Thibault collection
From December 2023 to December 2027
Passionate about mineralogy and gemology, Raymond Thibault (1929-2014) traveled the world to enrich his collection of remarkable pieces.
Our new temporary exhibition invites you to discover around a hundred specimens of the most beautiful crystals collected by Raymond Thibault over a period of approximately 50 years. Rhodochrosite, Wulfenite, Azurite... There is something for all tastes and all colors!
Admission prices 2024
- Adults: €7,30
- Reduced rate: €5,30 +65 years/with reduction card: guest, resident,student, local residents, large families, disabled
- Free for under 18s not part of a group
- Groups: (min. 10 pers.) Adult €5,30 / children€3.60
- Museums Pass: €15 Annual pass with unlimited entry to the museum network of the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley
