Halle de La Machine

Halle de La Machine is a museum housed in a former airport hangar in Toulouse that displays large mechanical creations built to move and function in intricate ways. The space provides ample room to see these works in their full scale and complexity.

The museum opened in 2018 on the grounds of the former Toulouse-Montaudran Airport during a major redevelopment of the area. This transformation shows how a historic airport site was reimagined as a cultural destination.

Visitors can experience performances where operators bring enormous mechanical creatures to life through a blend of street performance and engineering skill. These demonstrations transform the way people interact with art and machinery.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and features ramps and elevators for visitors with mobility concerns. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and allow plenty of time to explore the large machines and watch the demonstrations.

The most impressive work is a 14-meter-tall mechanical creature named Asterion that carries visitors on its back during regular demonstrations. This massive figure stands as one of the largest rideable mechanical artworks in Europe.

Location: Toulouse

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Avenue de l'Aérodrome de Montaudran

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

Phone: +33532108907

Email: contact@halledelamachine.fr

Website: https://halledelamachine.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.57277,1.47811

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57