Collection of pipes, gems and synthetic stones. Presentation of pipe-making crafts, diamond-cuttering and lapidary work. Exhibition of ancient tools and machines.
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Collection of pipes, gems and synthetic stones. Presentation of pipe-making crafts, diamond-cuttering and lapidary work. Exhibition of ancient tools and machines.
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Inaugurated in 1986, it is today one of the main regional museums on the second World War. The wealth of its collections and the originality of its exhibits make it a place of memory, particulary suggestive, as well as a high-quality educational tool.
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Created in 1977, this museum presents the prestigious chapters in the handcraft and industrial history of Oyonnax.
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Collections of glasses from 1280 up to the present. Exhibition of frame manufacturing techniques of principal machines.
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The implantation of the museum into the small town of Moirans is explained by the local tradition of lathe work with daily object toy manufacturing. Between 1950 and 1960, most of the toy companies in Jura are turning to plastic toy manufacturing. Now, one french toy in two is made in the Jura area. 2000 toys of the 19th and 20th century present us with the cultural evolution throughout the world. The permanent exhibition tells about the history of toy manufacturing, from its origins to the most recent innovations. We find out about the lathe-workers'lives, who have refined their technical gestures, generation after generation and have adapted to the market. They have been able to show a great ingenvity in order to move from wood to plastic. Thanks to videos, these men, filmed while working on the site, explain to us the difficulty of their jobs, the precision in their work and their passion for toys. A shop, as well as educational and play activities, is also accessible. All information and directions you might need will be on our site. Click here. |
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