Musée 1900
Private museum in a former oil mill, with more than 3,700 objects, vehicles and scenes of 20th-century life.
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About the museum
The Musée 1900 is the work of collector Gaston Baron, born in Uzès in 1938. For years he travelled across France gathering objects, machines and vehicles dating from 1850 to 1960, which he then restored himself.
He set up his collection in an 18th-century oil mill whose mechanism still works. Restoring the building took many years. The museum opened to the public in 1981, and the collection has continued to grow since then.
Today the museum is run by his son. The route covers 1,500 m² and presents more than 3,700 items, staged in eight settings that visitors walk through like the streets of an old village: cars, motorcycles, bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, firefighting equipment, farm machinery, toys, music, cinema, photography, household appliances and trades of the past.
Highlights
- 18th-century oil mill whose mechanism still works
- More than 3,700 objects from the 20th century, displayed in eight settings
- Vehicles you can climb into, including a Delahaye fire truck and a Lanz tractor
- Collections of antique toys, cinema, photography and music
- Animated farm scenes and trades of the past
Permanent exhibition
- Les huit ambiances du musée – A route through old streets with a garage, fire station, post office, two-wheelers, toys, photography, cinema, farming, trades of the past and an oil mill.
- Founded
- 1981
- Operated by
- SARL Musée 1900
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €14 |
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| Reduced | €13Students, people with reduced mobility and job seekers, on presentation of proof |
| Children & teens | €11free up to age 3 · Child rate for ages 4 to 15; free for children under 4. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €13 per personGroups of 15 or more: €13 for adults and €10 for children; free for the group leader and the bus driver. |
| Children’s group, 15 or more people | €10 |
Accepted payment methods: bank card, cash, cheques and holiday vouchers (chèques-vacances).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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 museum states that it is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
- Hands-on stations
The museum presents itself as a place for the whole family, with family and group rates. Visitors can climb into some historic vehicles.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Large car park, including for coaches.
The museum is 3 km from Uzès and about 15 minutes from the Pont du Gard.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café 1900 and its shaded terrace serve drinks in summer. A souvenir shop is located near the entrance.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Allow an hour and a half for the visit, longer for enthusiasts. Several vehicles can be tried out (Delahaye fire truck, Ravat motorcycle, Lanz tractor, Vespa, carousel figures). Groups are welcome all year round by reservation. |
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