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Espace Horloger Vallée de Joux

The Espace Horloger Vallée de Joux is a public watchmaking museum located in Le Sentier, Switzerland, housed in the former Zenith and LeCoultre manufacture. Its two permanent exhibitions, Gideon and Vallée de Joux, present timekeeping instruments from the 16th to the 20th century and the region's famous mechanical complications. A cinema space shows a documentary on 250 years of watchmaking history, and the museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

In the Mediation area, young visitors can enjoy creative activities such as origami, colouring and comic creation. The Ludotemps allow children to assemble the gears of a watch and mechanical watch movements, while the interactive Comptoir Horloger offers quizzes and videos.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30); closed on Mondays and on 1 January, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

14 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
AI / AVS / unemployed / student
6 CHF
Children under 16
0 CHF
Children under 10
10 CHF
Groups of 10 or more

Contact

Webpage
espacehorloger.ch
Email
info@espacehorloger.ch
Address
Grand-Rue 2, 1347 Le Sentier

Access

Nearby stops

  • Le Sentier, Les Tours150 meters walking distance
  • Le Sentier-L'Orient550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
1h 18m
Neuchâtel
1h 42m
Genève
1h 43m
Martigny
2h 27m
Bern
2h 39m

FAQ

  • Are photos and videos allowed inside the museum?
    No, photos and videos are prohibited inside the museum for the confidentiality of the exhibited pieces.
  • Is the museum accessible for people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, the museum is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility. A wheelchair can be borrowed at the reception, as well as portable stools, subject to availability.
  • Are there lockers or a cloakroom for bags?
    Handbags are admitted. For any other bag or luggage, a cloakroom and key lockers are available in front of the museum door.
  • Is there a restaurant inside the museum?
    There is no restaurant inside the museum, but many shops and restaurants are located within a 5-minute walk or drive.
  • Are animals allowed in the museum?
    Only assistance dogs are allowed throughout the building.