Musée des troupes de montagne

About the museum

The museum was created on February 1, 1988, by decision of the Army Chief of Staff. It continues a tradition museum of the Alpine troops, launched by former chasseurs alpins for the centenary of the mountain troops. Its management was soon entrusted to the Association des Amis du Musée des Troupes de montagne, under military supervision.

The first collections came from objects gathered in the honour rooms of the mountain units. Acquisitions and donations have enriched them for more than thirty years. The museum was first housed in the Hôtel du gouverneur in Grenoble, then joined the Bastille fort, which overlooks the city, in 2009.

The route today occupies vaulted casemates in the fort. It traces the history of the mountain troops since their creation, from the trenches of the First World War to the Resistance, the Algerian War, Lebanon and Afghanistan. The collections include uniforms, weapons, sports and communications equipment, insignia, books and images. A heritage library completes the holdings.

Highlights

• Route through the casemates of the Bastille fort
• History of the mountain troops since 1888
• Uniforms, weapons, sports and communications equipment
• Reconstruction of First World War trenches
• Audio guide in four languages
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours permanent sur l'histoire des troupes de montagne – An immersive route through the history of the mountain troops, from their origins to the present, with reconstructions such as a trench from 1914–1918.

Founded

1988

Operated by

Armée de terre (ministère des Armées), avec l'association MTM-Bastille

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free museum admission. Payment by bank card or cheque. The cable car is paid and is not included in museum admission.

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

Access and facilities are described as suitable for visitors with reduced mobility, with adapted platforms. The audio guide is free for visitors with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Bastille fort. It can be reached by cable car (departure at 3 Quai Stéphane Jay, about a 13-minute walk from the station) or on foot via the Bastille paths.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

A shop is open at the same hours as the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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