Musée d'Art et d'Industrie de Saint-Étienne

The Musée d'Art et d'Industrie is an art museum in Saint-Étienne that occupies four floors with collections focused on weapons, ribbons, and bicycles. The permanent and rotating exhibitions display objects produced across different periods of these local industries.

The museum was founded in 1889 and later moved into a former government building that underwent renovation. The building was transformed into an arts and cultural space and now shares its premises with the city library.

The museum displays the manufacturing traditions that shaped Saint-Étienne through its collections of weapons, ribbons, and bicycles. Visitors can see how these industries influenced the work and identity of people living in the city.

The museum is located in the city center and provides wheelchair access throughout the building. You can purchase tickets online in advance to make your visit smoother and more convenient.

The museum holds one of Europe's most extensive weapons collections, displaying pieces from different centuries side by side. This collection reveals the long history of firearm production that was central to the region's economy.

Location: Saint-Étienne

Official opening: 1889

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Ville de Saint-Étienne

Phone: +33477497300

Website: http://musee-art-industrie.saint-etienne.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.43160,4.38775

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26