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Ampère House - Electricity Museum
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Last updated date : 14/01/2025
French scientist André-Marie Ampère (1775-1836) spent his youth on his family's estate 10 miles northwest of Lyon. His mansion now houses the Museum of Electricity.
Also on display are electrostatic machines, generators, motors and telecommunication systems, as well as electrical lighting and photovoltaic technology.
Apere's work was so important that his name was given to the basic unit of electrical current, the "ampere".
Practical information
Address
300 Route Ampère - D73 - 69250 Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or
Languages
English, French
Prices
Adult: 6 €
Reduced price: from 4 €
Child (6-12 years): 4 €.
Included Lyon City Card
Openings
Opening hours: Saturday from 14h to 18h, Sunday from 10h to 12h and from 14h to 18h, in July and August also open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14h to 18h.
Museums
Ampère House - Electricity Museum
300 Route Ampère - D73 - 69250 Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or
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