HOUSE OF TOOLS AND WORKER THOUGHT (MOPO)
Museum featuring a rich collection of over 12,000 tools, all of which have been used in some way or another, divided by trade, theme or monograph.
The MOPO, Maison de l'outil et de la pensée ouvrière (House of Tools and Working-Class Thought), now a familiar sight in Troyes, is pulling out all the stops to make a name for itself. A jewel of 16th-century Champagne architecture, the Hôtel Mauroy is a living example of the expertise of the Compagnons du Devoir, who restored the building in 1969. The exterior, which is open to the public free of charge, is an impressive example of serenity in the heart of the city, while the museum exhibits over 12,000 tools!
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Opening time and information on HOUSE OF TOOLS AND WORKER THOUGHT (MOPO)
Annual closing: January 01 and December 25; Exceptional closing: one week at Christmas time. Every day, from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. From October to the end of March: closed on Tuesdays. Free until 12 years old. Adult : 8 € (reduced 4 €). Children (12 to 18 years old) : 4 €. Audioguide rental: 1 €. Guided tour (group of 30 people. Fixed price of 95 € in addition to the reduced rate entrance ticket). Store. Animations. Library.
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Members' reviews on HOUSE OF TOOLS AND WORKER THOUGHT (MOPO)
Then in fact the various craft trades are exhibited, from the watchmaker to the engraver, harness-maker to the cordonnier, marshal-ferrand to paver.
Amazing from beginning to end. Staff at the very friendly welcome.
Nous avons préféré prendre les audioguides, quand à nos enfants de 8 et 11 ans, ils avaient quand à eux, un petit livret d’énigme. Et si ils trouvaient le mot mystère, ils avaient droit à un cadeau.
Le musée en lui même est très intéressant, les outils sont mis en scène, d'une façon à ce que l'on est l'impression qu'ils sont en mouvement.
Personnellement, si on veut tout écouter, et prendre son temps, pour les enfants, c'est un peu long.
Mais il est vraiment à faire