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.

Crystal Museum - Tairraz Centre

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 : 2pm to 6pm
  • School holidays: 10am - noon / 2pm - 6pm.
  • July and August: 10am - 1pm / 2pm - 6pm.
  • Closed January 1, May 1 and December 25
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Visuel de l'exposition "Trésor minéral : la collection Raymond Thibault" ©coll  Raymond Thibault
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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 / children3.60
  • Museums Pass: 15  Annual pass with unlimited entry to the museum network of the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley

Contact

615 Allée du Recteur Payot, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 54 78 39

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