Musée EDF Electropolis

Musée EDF Electropolis is a technology museum in Mulhouse housing an extensive collection of electrical innovations, including generators, transformers, motors, and lighting systems from different eras. The exhibits trace electrical technology development through original equipment and technical demonstrations.

The museum was founded in 1981 and documents electrical technology development from early experiments to modern power generation. It was created by EDF, the French energy company, to preserve the history of electricity.

The museum shows how electricity transformed everyday life, from early light bulbs to modern household devices. Visitors can see how electrical technology shaped home life, work, and leisure activities.

The museum is typically easy to reach and has exhibition areas spread across multiple levels connected by stairs and sometimes elevators. Visitors should plan time to explore the different collection sections, as there is much to see.

The collection features a rare 18th-century electrostatic machine, showing how people experimented with electrical phenomena long before modern electricity. This device stands alongside contemporary innovations, illustrating the dramatic leap in technological progress.

Location: Mulhouse

Official opening: 1992

Operator: EDF

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00

Phone: +33389324850

Website: https://musee-electropolis.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.74905,7.29516

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43