Temporary exhibition dedicated to the history of lighting and the mastery of fire, from prehistoric times to the present day.
Opening on Saturday, December 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Exhibition presentation
Both vital and dangerous, protective and transgressive, fire has fascinated young and old alike since the dawn of time.
Drawing on the collections of the Musée Archéologique de la Lampe à Huile et de la Céramique, as well as a wealth of archaeological objects, iconographic representations and ethnographic testimonies, this exhibition offers a scientific and sensitive look at this fundamental element.
From the earliest domesticated hearths to today's ritual, religious and industrial uses, it shows just how much fire has shaped societies and cultures.
human societies and cultures.
From votive torches to oil lamps, from ancient braziers to Christmas lights, each piece explores mankind's complex relationship with time, the seasons and darkness.
Don't miss the chance to discover this fascinating epic through the ages!
Practical information
> Free admission
> Opening hours: Tuesday afternoons to Saturdays, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Exhibition presentation
Both vital and dangerous, protective and transgressive, fire has fascinated young and old alike since the dawn of time.
Drawing on the collections of the Musée Archéologique de la Lampe à Huile et de la Céramique, as well as a wealth of archaeological objects, iconographic representations and ethnographic testimonies, this exhibition offers a scientific and sensitive look at this fundamental element.
From the earliest domesticated hearths to today's ritual, religious and industrial uses, it shows just how much fire has shaped societies and cultures.
human societies and cultures.
From votive torches to oil lamps, from ancient braziers to Christmas lights, each piece explores mankind's complex relationship with time, the seasons and darkness.
Don't miss the chance to discover this fascinating epic through the ages!
Practical information
> Free admission
> Opening hours: Tuesday afternoons to Saturdays, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Rates
Free access.
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Opening times
From 1 January 2026 until 28 February 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
