Through five exhibitions, the museum reveals the different facets of a very contrasting territory that forms a unique whole: the Ardèche Cévennes. The geology, archaeology, ethnography and medicine collections reveal the nature, culture and personality of the men who shaped this historic region.
In this territory characterized by a significant diversity of the subsoil, rocks, fossils and minerals are witnesses to vanished worlds and reveal a history dating back 550 million years.
Open to contemporary initiatives, the museum organizes a new temporary exhibition each year and hosts events: concerts, readings, conferences, etc. The establishment benefits from the “Musée de France” label.
The Vans Museum offers an original shop with creations of derivative objects, inspired by the museum's collections and made by Ardèche craftsmen. Pottery, jewelry, tableware, postcards, posters or humorous objects can be discovered at the museum reception.
Free access, according to museum opening hours.
The museum helps to understand and appreciate the area where vacationers stay.
– Affordable rates
– Free for children
– Family activities
– Wide time range
– Numerous events
Treasure hunt and game trails:
3 fun family trails! A treasure hunt, looking for the missing gold nugget / Find the mystery word by exploring the museum rooms / The Museum under the microscope, a game booklet looking for clues to understand our history.
Wednesdays – workshops at the museum!
The museum offers various workshops around music, painting, pottery, gold panning, archaeology, geology, science and fine arts! Calendar available online or on the museum brochure.
Themes:
Location details
- Village center
Costumed
Customers
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Group visit services
- Unguided group visits on request
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
| Opening hours from March 22 to November 16, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Open on Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
From 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 15 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Pricing
Free for under 12 years.
Groups of more than 10 people (by reservation): €2,50
Child or adult heritage pass: €2,50
Monts d’Ardèche Regional Natural Park Pass: €2,50
Payment methods
Services
Equipment
Services
Activities on site
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
- Temporary exhibitions
- Permanent exhibition
Home animals
