Radio-Musée Galletti

About the museum

In 1912, the Italian Roberto Clemens Galletti di Cadilhac built a powerful wireless telegraphy station at Champagneux, in Savoie, on the banks of the Rhône. It enabled communication with the Tuckerton station in the United States. The First World War put an end to his experiments, as the state requisitioned the station.

The Radio-Musée Galletti, located in Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens, presents the history of this station and of radio communications. A collection of old radios, telephones, posters and documents illustrates a century of communications. The museum runs thanks to volunteers; the commune supports it and provides the premises.

It holds lectures and events throughout the year, notably for the Fête de la science and the Journées du patrimoine, with radio collectors and amateur radio operators. It is a member of the network of museums and thematic houses of Savoie and has held the “Tourisme et Handicap” label since January 2016.

Highlights

• History of the Galletti wireless station, built in 1912
• Collection of old radios, telephones, posters and documents
• Audio-described tour on MP3 player and induction loops throughout the museum
• Question game for children with the character Roberto
• Galletti 6.5 km cycle loop in Champagneux

Founded

1987

Operated by

Bénévoles, avec le soutien de la commune de Saint-Maurice-de-Rotherens

Admission & discounts

Rates displayed by the museum (page “Tarifs 2025”). For groups, please enquire at the desk or by phone.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description

The museum has held the “Tourisme et Handicap” label since January 2016 and is fully accessible at ground level. A doorbell at the entrance lets staff know of your arrival. An accessible parking space is opposite the museum, with a drop-off zone in front of the access ramp. An audio-described tour on MP3 player is offered (accompaniment recommended for blind and visually impaired visitors), and the whole museum is equipped with induction loops, with magnetic neck loops available at reception. Testimonies are available as written transcripts. For sign language tours, please contact the interpreters in the region.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

A question game accompanies children during the visit, with the character Roberto. For the season, the museum announces stories and activities to enjoy as a family. Classes can take part in nature discovery workshops with an instructor.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at 95 route de Galletti. Taxis serve the museum from Saint-Genix and Novalaise.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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