Musée de La Mine
À Le Molay-Littry (Calvados), le musée de La Mine accueille les visiteurs en tant que musée labellisé « Musée de France ». Son histoire : Le musée de la Mine du Molay-Littry est un musée de site. L'exploitation minière a cessé en 1880.
En 1902, un bienfaiteur de la commune rassemble les objets et outils relatifs à l'exploitation minière et crée un musée dans un bâtiment construit à cet effet. En 1907, il lègue l'ensemble à la commune du Molay-Littry. Agrandi dans les années 1970 et rénové en 1997.
Ce musée est lié au nom de Les frères Périer (ingénieurs du XVIIIe siècle). Il dispose de plusieurs atouts : Le musée de la mine permet de découvrir le travail de fond et de surface d'une telle exploitation, et la vie de ses ouvriers, les "gueules noires".
Les machines à vapeur utilisées à la mine ; Les outils des mineurs. L'évolution des techniques d'extraction (XVIIIe-XIXe siècles). Le charbon. La Compagnie des Mines de Littry (vie et influence sur le tissu social local). Maquette animée au 1/10e d'un carreau de mine.
Les collections de l'établissement portent sur : Histoire, Sciences de la nature, Technique et industrie. Adresse : rue de La Fosse-Frandemiche, Le Molay-Littry. Consultez le site du musée : www.ville-molay-littry.fr/tourisme/musees/. Par téléphone : 02 31 22 89 10.
History
Le musée de la Mine du Molay-Littry est un musée de site. L'exploitation minière a cessé en 1880. En 1902, un bienfaiteur de la commune rassemble les objets et outils relatifs à l'exploitation minière et crée un musée dans un bâtiment construit à cet effet.
En 1907, il lègue l'ensemble à la commune du Molay-Littry. Agrandi dans les années 1970 et rénové en 1997.
Collection highlights
Le musée de la mine permet de découvrir le travail de fond et de surface d'une telle exploitation, et la vie de ses ouvriers, les "gueules noires". Les machines à vapeur utilisées à la mine ; Les outils des mineurs.
L'évolution des techniques d'extraction (XVIIIe-XIXe siècles). Le charbon. La Compagnie des Mines de Littry (vie et influence sur le tissu social local). Maquette animée au 1/10e d'un carreau de mine.
Notable figures associated with the museum
Les frères Périer (ingénieurs du XVIIIe siècle).
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Sciences et techniques (Industrie minière, mine de charbon)
Museums nearby
Museum presentation
Located in Le Molay-Littry (Calvados), musée de La Mine 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
musée de La Mine preserves collections spanning several fields: Histoire, Sciences de la nature, Technique et industrie. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, from ancient art to more recent creations, from everyday objects to exceptional pieces.
The collections inventory is regularly updated in accordance with the requirements of the « Musée de France » label.
Practical information
musée de La Mine is located at rue de La Fosse-Frandemiche, 14330 Le Molay-Littry. 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 La Mine is part of the cultural landscape of Le Molay-Littry and, more broadly, of the Calvados department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Le Molay-Littry 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 La Mine 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée de La Mine is located in Le Molay-Littry, in the Calvados department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée de La Mine'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 La Mine bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée de La Mine'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 Le Molay-Littry 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.