House of Geology

At the gateway to Briançon, the Maison de la Géologie et du Géoparc is a place dedicated to planet Earth within the Universe.
Geology, planetarium, dinosaur exhibition, outdoor geodrome.

Description

The Maison de la Géologie et du Géoparc presents the geological riches of the Briançonnais region. It has three museographic areas:
- the outdoor geodrome, which retraces the geological history of the Alps along a pathway
- the indoor museum, with its many educational and interactive tools. A projection room completes the museum, showing films on local geology.
- a planetarium where you can learn about astronomy and make the connection between rocks and stars! Varied sessions all year round, for youngsters aged 3 and over and older visitors alike.

A dinosaur exhibition completes the History of the Earth in the Universe: 4 life-size models of dinosaurs are on display at the Maison de la Géologie.

Activities on offer: indoor museum and outdoor Geodrome, planetarium sessions, numerous conferences, events, guided field trips, training courses.

Find out more about the activities on the website or on site.

Complément accueil

Groups on reservation. Guided tour: Maximum 30 persons.
Animation / maximum 18 persons.
Access to the outer Space (Géodrome) under the responsibility of the visitors.

Services

• Coach access

Environnements

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Town outskirts
• Close to a public transportation
• River -5 km away
• Village -2 km away
• Bus stop < 500 m

Tarifs

Free entry. Free admission.

Modes de paiement

• Bank/credit card
• Check
• Travellers Cheque
• Cash

Période d'ouverture

From 08/04 to 29/04/2026 on Wednesday between 2 pm and 5 pm.

Langues parlées

• French

Tourisme adapté

• Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
• Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
• Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
• WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
• Visual alarm with flash light

Localisation

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