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The House of the Mother-of-Pearl

Museum ,  Sciences and technology ,  Occupations ,  Private museum in Île-d'Aix
  • The House of the Mother of Pearl has been existing since 1954, and is specialized in the transformation of shells into various objects, including jewels.

    A sales and exhibit area
    - An illustrated museum featuring twenty display cabinets
    - A workshop and a meeting with a mother of pearl craftsman.
    Here, you will learn about the life of marine molluscs and the constitution of their shell, the different stages of shaping of this rare and noble material. Furthermore, you will admire...
    The House of the Mother of Pearl has been existing since 1954, and is specialized in the transformation of shells into various objects, including jewels.

    A sales and exhibit area
    - An illustrated museum featuring twenty display cabinets
    - A workshop and a meeting with a mother of pearl craftsman.
    Here, you will learn about the life of marine molluscs and the constitution of their shell, the different stages of shaping of this rare and noble material. Furthermore, you will admire original creations.
  • Environment
    • Village centre
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
    • Tourisme et handicap
  • Tourism and handicap
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 50  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • Site, building totally accessible
  • Services
    • Educational visits
    • Themed tour
    • Shop
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Contactless payment
  • From April 1, 2025 to November 2, 2025
  • Adult
    From 3.50 € to 4.50 €
  • Group adults
    3.50 €
  • Group children
    3.50 €
Openings
  • From April 1, 2025
    until July 4, 2025
  • From July 5, 2025
    until August 31, 2025
  • From September 1, 2025
    until November 2, 2025
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Opening by boat
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Opening by boat
  • Monday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Opening by boat