Musée de l'horlogerie de Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1979 by the AHA, the Association d'horlogerie aliermontaise, which had begun collecting objects linked to the watchmaking history of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. In 2007 the association gave its collection to the town, which has owned it ever since. The association continues to support the museum through acquisitions, research and outreach activities.

The route traces the history of local watchmaking from the early 18th century to the present, through more than 400 objects, machines, tools and documents. A temporary exhibition and the watchmakers' workshop complement the visit: association volunteers repair pieces in the museum on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and all day on Thursday.

The museum holds the “Musée de France” label and is intended for families, groups, school classes and people with disabilities.

Highlights

• More than 400 objects, machines and tools of watchmaking
• History of the watchmaking town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont
• The association's watchmakers' workshop
• Visit route with sticker hunt for children

Permanent exhibition

• Histoire de l'horlogerie d'Aliermont – Route through local watchmaking from the 18th century to the present, with more than 400 objects, machines, tools and documents, and the watchmakers' workshop.

Founded

1979

Operated by

Commune de Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont

Visitors per year

approx. 7,479

Admission & discounts

“From” prices as listed by the Dieppe tourist office. Groups: full price + €1 for a guided visit of about 1 hr 30 min.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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 building is single-story and fully accessible, with a wheelchair available at reception and plenty of seating. Induction loop and large-print texts at reception. The museum holds the Tourisme et Handicap labels for hearing, intellectual, motor and visual disabilities and takes part in Handivisites. Adapted guided tours and workshops by reservation.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

Sticker hunt in the museum and a children's booklet at reception. Creative workshops during school holidays (except Christmas) for children aged 4 to 12, lasting roughly 1 to 1 hr 30 min, while parents visit the museum. “Family break” area for drawing or reading. The museum follows the Môm'Art charter.

Getting there & parking

The museum is about 15 km from the Musée d'Histoire de la vie quotidienne (MHVQ, combined ticket).

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi, shop and left-luggage service, as listed on the Dieppe tourist office entry. “Family break” area.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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