Maison de Fer

About the museum

The Maison de Fer is a holiday villa built in 1896 for Georges de Coninck and his wife. Its structure, walls and roof are made entirely of metal, using a process of pressed sheet metal patented by the Belgian engineer Joseph Danly.

The villa was lived in until the 1980s, after which the state acquired it through expropriation. Listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since 1975, it was left to decay and was badly damaged by the storm of 1999.

The town of Poissy acquired the remains in 2016 and launched a reconstruction project. The house was dismantled to preserve as many original elements as possible, then re-erected in the Parc Meissonier under the direction of the architect Philippe Blanc, funded through sponsorship and grants. The work was completed in 2019, and the house was inaugurated during the European Heritage Days in 2020.

Today the house serves as a heritage information centre. The art and history gallery, presented in a new scenography since 2026, displays around fifty works from the collections of the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Poissy. Temporary exhibitions are also held here.

Highlights

• Villa of pressed metal sheets from 1896 (system patented by Joseph Danly)
• Art and history gallery on Poissy, from the Middle Ages to the present day
• Around fifty works from the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Poissy
• Located in the Parc Meissonier, on the banks of the Seine

Permanent exhibition

• Galerie d'Art et d'Histoire – A journey through the history of Poissy from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with around fifty paintings, prints, postcards and objects from the collections of the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Poissy.

Founded

2020

Operated by

Ville de Poissy

Admission & discounts

Free admission: The first Sunday of every month

The ticket gives access to the permanent collection and the temporary exhibitions currently on. Admission is also free for job seekers, recipients of minimum social benefits, journalists, tour guides and members of ICOM, ICOMOS and AGCCPF, upon proof. Payment by bank card, cheque, Chèques-Vacances or Pass culture.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The 2026 catalogue of partner museums in the Yvelines describes the site as suitable for visitors with reduced mobility, with an accessible parking space, adapted access, a lift and seating.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum offers visits, workshops, lectures and shows for children and families; some workshops are aimed at children from 8 years old. Admission is free for children under 6.

Getting there & parking

The Maison de Fer is located in the Parc Meissonier, 2 ter allée des Glaïeuls.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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