Visit the Museum of Yesteryear to embark on an extraordinary journey through 105 recreated scenes of how things used to be and more than 70,000 exhibition items…
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Prepare to travel back in time to discover everyday life, obscure beliefs and trades of yesteryear.
Learn and imagine the life of our great-grandparents through 103 life-size scenes and 2 miniature scenes, reconstituted over 3,500 m².
Discover a unique collection in France of more than 70,000 items, including tools, objects, vehicles and clothing…
From the farm to the city, visit the fire station, the laundress washer, the witch’s lair, the clog maker’s workshop or even an old-fashioned dentist’s office that will certainly inspire an appreciation for today’s techniques!
Make it an intergenerational visit to experience it as a family. Discover something new or remember how it used to be!
In July 2023, the museum was awarded the “Patrimoine d’Île-de-France” (Heritage of the Île-de-France Region) label, a fine recognition of its status as a “Patrimoine d’intérêt Régional” (Heritage of Regional Interest)!
Audio guides for a guided tour at your pace are available in English and French. Just ask at the museum reception desk.
This museum is completely accessible to persons with limited mobility.
Parking is free for cars and personal vehicles.
If you want to rediscover and enjoy the delicious and traditional French cuisine, the museum features Chez Grand Mère restaurant and Café du Village. You will have an amazing view of the Eiffel Tower made to scale.
Open midday from Tuesday to Sunday, and on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Possibility of privatization for your receptions.
Cultural highlights not to be missed (subject to change):
• From 29 March to 13 April 2025: A Mom’s Day (Une journée de Maman): exhibition featuring an old collection of school posters.
• From 6 to 25 May: Rail Aventure: exhibition featuring objects used by former railway workers.
• 21 & 22 June 2025: 4th Antiques Fair and Art Exhibition (L’Aventure du rail), featuring contemporary artists and professional flea market traders, in the forecourt and grounds of the Museum.
• 20 & 21 September 2025: Ephemeral Village: discover the games and crafts of yesteryear for young and old.
Complete programme soon available in the “Agenda“
Schedules & Prices
Information and welcome conditions subject to change.
Schedules:
• From Easter to All Saints’ Day: from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Rest of the year: from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• 24 & 31 December: from 9.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last visit at 1 p.m.).
• Annual closure: each Monday, 25 December and the first two weeks of January.
Recommended visiting time: 2 hours.
Audioguided tour on request the D-Day.
Prices:
• Adult 15 € – child (5-17 years old) 10 € – free for under 5 years old.
• Family package for 2 adults et 2 children (5-17 years old) 47 €.
• Students 13,50 €.
• Job seekers 13,50 €.
• Person with a disability 10 €.
Contacts
Rdv Chemin de Frilure, 77134 Les Ormes sur Voulzie.
Parking entrance along the cemetery.
33 00 1 60 58 72 07
www.museedelaviedautrefois.com (only in French)
