Champollion Museum, Writing system museum in Figeac, France
The Champollion Museum occupies a renovated mansion featuring eight exhibition rooms across four levels, displaying artifacts that span 5,300 years of writing history.
The museum building, designated as a historical monument in 1973, opened its doors in 1986 with an inauguration ceremony attended by President François Mitterrand.
The collection includes over 600 objects representing writing systems from ancient civilizations, including artifacts from Mexico, China, and Mesopotamian regions.
Museum entrance fees range from 6 to 7 euros depending on exhibition periods, with audio guides available in multiple languages for an additional 3 euros.
The modern facade incorporates 1,000 letters made from stone, glass, and metal, creating a visual representation of different writing systems from around the world.
Location: Figeac
Inception: 1986
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 4, impasse Champollion 46100
Phone: +33565503108
Website: http://musee-champollion.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.60972,2.03444
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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