Musée Ampère

The Ampère Museum is housed in the former residence of scientist André-Marie Ampère and displays equipment and instruments that illustrate his work in electricity and magnetism. The rooms contain objects that document both his personal history and the scientific methods of his era.

André-Marie Ampère lived in this house during the time he developed the foundations of electromagnetism, a field that bears his name. The building was later converted into a memorial to preserve his scientific legacy.

The house is named after scientist André-Marie Ampère, whose family lived and worked here during his early years. Visitors can see how daily life unfolded in the rooms where scientific thinking developed.

The museum is located in a rural area and is best reached by car or public transport from Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or. Plan for an unhurried visit since it is a smaller house and cannot accommodate large crowds at once.

Some objects in the museum come directly from Ampère's personal possessions and show how he actually worked and experimented. These personal items offer a direct glimpse into the thinking of one of the 19th century's most influential physicists.

Location: Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or

Official opening: July 1, 1931

Website: http://amperemusee.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.85420,4.79921

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00