Museums
Haut Jura is the country of wooden toys, goggles, pipes... such a creativity in our county, where many different trades were born. The history of these inventions and of the industrial economy will be taught to you in our museums.
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Horn-turning Museum
LAVANS LES SAINT CLAUDE
You will see 1,500 different tools, a 12th-century lathe and the use of various materials (box, bone, corozo). You can also watch how horn, a tough material, is turned into sculptures or shiny round, oval or twisted beads. Decorative or practical items, lamps and more on sale at the museum.
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EXPOSITION LE MONDE DES AUTOMATES
SAINT CLAUDE
A collection of more than 90 automatons in motion to be discovered in about thirty paintings. Characters inspired by the Jean de la Fontaine's, scenes of evereyday life... Come and spend a magical moment full of nostalgia. Informations and game booklets will be available at the reception. We...
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THE TOY MUSEUM
MOIRANS EN MONTAGNE
For children from 3 years old. Children’s tour, games booklet, audio-video guide, temporary exhibitions, storytelling visits, creative and educational workshops, digital games areas, videos, shows, indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Audio-video guide available in English, German and Dutch. Prior...
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WOODEN SCALES MUSEUM
CLAIRVAUX LES LACS
During his all life Marcel Yérly created about hundred wooden scales from 50 cm to 3 meters. He reproduced identically all the mechanical parts of cars, train, boats, motorcycles, etc. Presented by a film of 15 minutes you can visit, this exhibition of 1000 m². During the visit you will also...
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L’Atelier des savoir-faire (Know-How Workshop)
RAVILLOLES
Five areas will enable you to find out more about woodturning, Haut-Jura craftsmen and art and craft occupations. From the raw materials to the finished objects, from the tool to the skilled hand, thousands of items reveal this rich know-how. With temporary exhibitions and special events all year...
