Musée Gay-Lussac

About the museum

The museum is devoted to Joseph-Louis Gay-Lussac (1778–1850), a chemist and physicist born in Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat. It is a municipal museum that holds the “Maisons des Illustres” label.

The displays present the scientist’s personal belongings, laboratory instruments and old books. They cover his discoveries about gases, his teaching, his industrial activity and his political career as a deputy and peer of France.

All rooms are on one level. Guided tours, sometimes with experiments and games, are offered to groups.

Highlights

• Gay-Lussac’s personal clothing
• Historic laboratory instruments
• Books and scientific works
• His discoveries about gases, his teaching and his political role
• “Maisons des Illustres” label

Operated by

Commune de Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat

Admission & discounts

Full price from €5. Pass Culture accepted.

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 ramp for visitors with reduced mobility. The rooms are all on one level, and visits by wheelchair are possible.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly

The museum is accessible with a stroller. A guided visit with experiments and games is offered to groups.

Getting there & parking

The stop of the Voie verte La Vélidéale (V93) is about 1 km away; the train station is a 10 to 20 minute walk away.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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