Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Isère

About the museum

The museum emerged in the 1960s from the initiative of former resistance fighters, deportees and teachers. It opened on April 23, 1966 under the name Musée de la Résistance dauphinoise, in the house where Stendhal was born, on rue Jean-Jacques-Rousseau. It took the name Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation in 1970.

By the late 1980s the site had become too small. The museum became departmental in 1988, then moved on July 1, 1994 to 14 rue Hébert, a building dating from 1863 converted into a museum over four levels. It has kept its current name since then.

The permanent display has been updated several times. It follows chronological order and starts from local events: entry into the Resistance, the Service du travail obligatoire (compulsory labour service) and the Italian occupation, the maquis, the situation of Jews in Isère between 1939 and 1944, autumn 1943, deportation and the Liberation.

The museum sees itself as a place of history and society, designed to pass that history on. It also invites visitors to reflect on the values of the Resistance and on human rights. It is part of the network of eleven museums run by the Isère Department and offers activities for families, schools and groups.

Highlights

• Chronological route on the Second World War, starting from the history of Isère
• Areas on the maquis, the persecution of Jews and deportation
• Route translated into English and German
• Treasure hunts and booklets for children and families
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours de longue durée sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale en Isère – Starting from Isère, the chronological route presents the war, the Resistance, the maquis, the persecution of Jews, deportation and the Liberation.

Founded

1966

Operated by

Département de l'Isère

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the museum is free for everyone, except for paid guided tours and workshops.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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

Step-free access, two floors reachable by lift, accessible toilets and seat canes available to borrow. The lifts have raised buttons and visual floor announcements. A magnetic induction loop is available at reception for hearing-aid users. The museum route is translated into English and German.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities

The museum offers activities for children and families: a questionnaire for ages 8–12, a treasure hunt around town for ages 10 and up, a booklet of games shared by all eleven departmental museums, and family theatrical tours. The deportation area, on the third floor, may upset younger children and is not recommended for young children.

Getting there & parking

By car: take the Grenoble-Bastille exit from the motorways from Lyon and Valence, or the Grenoble-Centre-ville exit from the motorway from Chambéry.

Amenities & dining

• Coat check: not available

No bags or items can be left at reception.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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