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The Museum of Olden Times Businesses

Museum ,  Sciences and technology ,  Occupations ,  Private museum in Rochefort
  • Discover the charm of small shops at the beginning of the 20th century: the bistro, the hat shop, the grocery shop, the butcher's shop and many other shops with their products and advertisements. An impressive collection of everyday objects that are so close to our memory and yet have disappeared.

    From 6 July to 31 August: a dictation is offered at 2.30 pm from Monday to Friday. The activity is included in the entrance ticket.

    Free visit.
    Audio-guide available in French and...
    Discover the charm of small shops at the beginning of the 20th century: the bistro, the hat shop, the grocery shop, the butcher's shop and many other shops with their products and advertisements. An impressive collection of everyday objects that are so close to our memory and yet have disappeared.

    From 6 July to 31 August: a dictation is offered at 2.30 pm from Monday to Friday. The activity is included in the entrance ticket.

    Free visit.
    Audio-guide available in French and English at extra cost.

    Guided tours for groups reservation required.. Educational workshops for school groups reservation required..
  • Environment
    • In centre of town
    • Town location
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
    • Qualité Tourisme™
    • Label Accueil Vélo
    • La Vélodyssée
    • Tourisme et handicap
  • Tourism and handicap
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 50  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing disability
    • Mental disability
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • Doors >=77 cm wide
    • Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
    • Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
  • Activities
    • Activity
    • Children's entertainment
    • Entertainment evenings
    • Permanent exhibition
    • History
    • Heritage
  • Equipment
    • Lift
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Small dogs in bags only are accepted
    • Shop
    • Tourist information
    • Booking of general amenities
    • Guided tours
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Credit transfer
  • American Express
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Contactless payment
  • From February 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
  • Adult
    From 5.90 € to 6.90 €

    • € 5.90 with the Privilege Card

  • Reduced price
    5.90 €

    • Reduced rate for Privilege Card holders, jobseekers and people with a disability card

  • Child
    4.50 €

    • Tour game included

  • Student
    4.50 €

    • This rate applies to post-baccalaureate students on presentation of proof of enrolment.

  • Group adults
    From 4.90 € to 5.90 €
  • Group children
    From 4 € to 4.50 €
    • Audio-guide available in French and English €2 (For families with 4 audio-guides: €7)
Openings
  • From February 1, 2026
    until March 31, 2026
  • From April 1, 2026
    until May 22, 2026
  • On May 23, 2026
  • From May 24, 2026
    until June 30, 2026
  • From July 1, 2026
    until August 31, 2026
  • From September 1, 2026
    until October 31, 2026
  • From November 1, 2026
    until December 24, 2026
  • From December 26, 2026
    until December 31, 2026
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM