The best museums Midi-Pyrénées

Le Cri du Castor is an address unlike any other. A museum, workshop and boutique dedicated to the history of blue and the practice of indigo, the premises include a discovery area in the garden and an area for workshops. Upon reservation, visitors can try their hand at a number of artisanal techniques: vegetable dyeing, Japanese shibori, weaving, painting, etc. for a day or half-day (in summer only). The boutique also sells clothing, accessories and household linen, in indigo shades of course!

In addition to making itself available for backpackers for information on the trails, flora and fauna, Maison du Parc National is also a museum space open to all, children and adults, but also for the disabled for the place is equipped for them. From your trip on the three floors of the museum, you will leave with extensive knowledge on izards (flagship of the Park), on bats and the flora and fauna that inhabit the mountains. You can touch, listen and look. The short videos are very educational, photographs are magical. The park rangers also offer videos, conferences and theme outings.

Discover in the heart of the Beaux-Arts district of Montpellier an important collection of creators from the naive art movement, singular art and others, visionaries, surrealists from all walks of life, from the "historical" period of the early 20th century to today's international outsider art. This museum showcases major works by self-taught, inventive, inspired genius, primitive, obsessive creators, each with a very personal universe, including the icons and fundamentals of naive art: Aloïse Corbaz, Martin Ramirez, Johann Hauser, Adolf Wölfli, Madge Gill, Augustin Lesage, Oswald Tschirtner, August Walla, Carlo Zinelli, Gaston Chaissac... The work of the zinc worker-artist Fernand Michel is also available to visitors (home and workshop) as part of the museum's tour. This space is part of one of the most beautiful museums in France in its "naive art" section and actively contributes to the international cultural and tourist recognition of Montpellier and its great region.

Right from the wooden storefront, we know we're in for a trip back in time! Hardware, grocery, hosiery... We're standing in front of the home of Maurice Souquet (a visionary in his day). In the 19th and 20th centuries, this store, which closed in the 50s, was the "hub" for peddlers, who stocked up on supplies before setting off to sell their wares on the roads and paths of the many valleys, on their way to the most remote villages. This interesting museum is entirely dedicated to them. A must-see!

The Car and Train Museum was inaugurated in the summer of 2019. The establishment is built around the Petit train de Palavas, a famous means of locomotion that brought the Montpellier bourgeoisie from the city to the sea until the end of the 1960s. The museum allows you to contemplate one of the authentic locomotives of the time and to discover the history of the coast. Just a few metres from the train, visitors will be able to admire an impressive collection of scale models. Nearly 5,000 vehicles of great renown are presented in 45 showcases. A year-round attraction.

A place of magic, nostalgia and poetry, this is the unique concept of the Academy of Miniatures and Snacks. It is on the right bank of the Tarn, opposite the cathedral of Sainte-Cécile, that you will have the opportunity to discover this unusual museum. Inside, the works of Annie Jaurès, a passionate reconstructor, are exhibited and presented by her daughter. The story of this surprising collection began with the artist's deep attachment to his childhood home. She spent her life as a model maker reconstructing each of the pieces of this formidable residence. On a scale of 1:7, the house and its elements are reproduced with breathtaking fidelity. Take the time to venture into this timeless space and let yourself be told the many stories of the mistress of the place. A friendly and charming museum to discover.

The Musée de la Filature des Calquières, also known as Monde de Filaine, is an industrial museum located in Langogne, in the department of Lozère. It houses unique machines dating back to 1850 that were used to work wool. Considered the oldest woolen mill in France, it offers visitors a fascinating insight into the history of the textile industry. The museum offers guided tours, as well as self-guided tours with a tour guide to accompany visitors through the structure, complete with sound effects, light shows and videos.