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):
February 25 to March 4, 2026: Theater workshop for children (ages 6-12)
February 3 to April 12, 2026: Children, water, and the Museum of Bygone Life
April 4, 2026: Easter egg decorating workshop (ages 6 and up)
April 17 to June 28, 2026: Exhibition: Orphaned Shop Windows – Photographs by Franck Delautre
July 7 to August 30, 2026: Wedding Dresses 1900-1950 – Exhibition and fashion show under the Eiffel Tower
June 21 and 22, 2026: Annual Museum Flea Market
October 31, 2026: Halloween at the Museum and charity gala to benefit the Museum – Halloween special at the restaurant
December 22 and 23, 2026: Christmas at the Museum (ages 6 and up) (6 years old)
Complete programme soon available in the “Agenda“
Schedules & Prices
Information and welcome conditions subject to change.
Museum Hours 2026:
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
Suggested visit time: 2 hours
Winter Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
November 1st to March 31st
Suggested visit 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)
