Musée matheysin
Art and history museum in the Maison Caral, in the heart of La Mure’s old town: anthracite mines, rural life, archaeology and regional painters.
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About the museum
The Musée matheysin has been housed since 1994 in the Maison Caral, a medieval residence in the old town of La Mure. This house is considered the oldest building in the commune and is said to have been a former Dauphins’ castle.
The collections tell the story of the Matheysine, the Beaumont and the Valbonnais. They cover archaeology from prehistory through the Gallo-Roman period to the Middle Ages, as well as the Wars of Religion, including the siege of La Mure in 1580. Other rooms look at the mining of anthracite and the trades that gave the region its reputation: miners, farmers, glove-makers and pedlars.
The final rooms are devoted to sculptors and painters of the region in the 19th and 20th centuries. Since 2012, part of the museum has presented the work of the abstract painter Claude Garanjoud (1926–2005). An exhibition also pays tribute to the composer Olivier Messiaen, who spent more than fifty years in the Matheysine.
Since 2026, a space has been devoted to Napoleon, with an app and a playful trail for families. The museum bears the label “Musée de France” and offers a new temporary exhibition each season.
Highlights
- Rooms on the anthracite mines, glove-makers and pedlars
- Archaeology from prehistory to the Middle Ages
- Siege of La Mure in 1580
- Works by the abstract painter Claude Garanjoud
- Exhibition devoted to Olivier Messiaen
- Napoleon space with visit app
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes – Archaeology, anthracite mines, traditional trades, regional painters, Claude Garanjoud and Olivier Messiaen.
- Operated by
- Ville de La Mure
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,262
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.30 |
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| Reduced | €1.50Visitors over 65, young people from 10 to 16 and groups of more than 10 people |
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 9 · Free admission for children under 10; reduced rate from 10 to 16. |
| Seniors | €1.50Reduced rate from age 65. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €1.50 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 10 people; free for school groups. |
Prices for the season from April 1 to September 30, 2026. Payment by bank card, cheque or cash.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 9 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
A playful visit app about Napoleon for interactive discovery as a family. The Napoleon trail is presented as a fun visit for young visitors, alone or with family.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Mairie
Transisère bus lines 4100 and 4101; T92 line from Grenoble.
By car
Coaches can park in the car park of the Château de Beaumont.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | A Napoleon trail with an app is offered. Animals are not admitted. |
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