À Souillac, le musée de l'Automate est un musée labellisé « Musée de France » dans le Lot. L'histoire du musée se résume ainsi : Le musée s'est constitué autour de l'exceptionnelle collection Roullet-Decamps, acquise par l’État.
Il présente une collection de 3.000 objets qui permettent de faire vivre l'histoire des automates du milieu du XIXe à nos jours.
Parmi ce qui distingue ce musée : Le musée de l'automate de Souillac est le plus grand musée d'automates anciens et de jouets mécaniques d'Europe : - présentation d'automates et de jouets mécaniques ; - scènes animées ; - automates contemporains ; - robots androïdes et robots industriels.
Son intérêt tient à : Ancien cloître de l'abbaye de Souillac (XIIe siècle). Les domaines couverts par les collections incluent : Arts décoratifs, Technique et industrie. On peut s'y rendre au place de l'abbaye, à Souillac. Contact : 05 65 37 07 07.
Informations en ligne : www.musee-automate.fr.
History
Le musée s'est constitué autour de l'exceptionnelle collection Roullet-Decamps, acquise par l’État. Il présente une collection de 3.000 objets qui permettent de faire vivre l'histoire des automates du milieu du XIXe à nos jours.
Collection highlights
Le musée de l'automate de Souillac est le plus grand musée d'automates anciens et de jouets mécaniques d'Europe : - présentation d'automates et de jouets mécaniques ; - scènes animées ; - automates contemporains ; - robots androïdes et robots industriels.
The building
Ancien cloître de l'abbaye de Souillac (XIIe siècle).
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Arts décoratifs;Sciences et techniques : Industrie (automates)
Museums nearby
Museum presentation
Located in Souillac (Lot), musée de l'Automate is part of the network of museums awarded the « Musée de France » label by the Ministry of Culture. This label guarantees the quality of its collections and the institution's commitment to conservation, accessibility, and cultural outreach.
The museum serves as a key venue for local and regional cultural life.
Collections and fields
The collections of musée de l'Automate cover the following fields: Arts décoratifs, Technique et industrie. These holdings, built up over decades, reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer a varied overview of artistic and scientific expressions.
The museum pursues a policy of enriching its collections through acquisitions, donations, and deposits.
Practical information
musée de l'Automate is located at place de l'abbaye, 46200 Souillac. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
musée de l'Automate is part of the cultural landscape of Souillac and, more broadly, of the Lot department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Souillac allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée de l'Automate meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
See also
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée de l'Automate is located in Souillac, in the Lot department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée de l'Automate's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée de l'Automate bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée de l'Automate's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Souillac or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.