Musée Ateliers des Pionniers
Bailleau-Armenonville · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire
The Museum of Pioneer Workshops is located in Bailleau-Armenonville, in Eure-et-Loir, in a former SNCF freight hall that has been converted. It explores the history of locomotion and technological innovations, from its origins to the contemporary era. The museum favors a scientific and playful approach, particularly aimed at young audiences, emphasizing the spirit of adventure and technical challenges that characterize pioneers of locomotion. The museography is organized around an interactive exhibition, promoting active discovery. The museum operates on an associative model and opens its doors on weekends according to a seasonal calendar.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Pl. de la Gare
Phone number
+33 6 07 44 47 85Official website
musee-ateliers-des-pionniers.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Saint-Piat, 7.6 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
20 min by car from Chartres.
Nearest station
Saint-Piat, 7.6 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
20 min by car from Chartres.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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