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Societies & CivilizationsMusée Champollion
Vif · Isère · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Champollion Museum, located in Vif in Isère, is a museum recognized under the Heritage Code. It is dedicated to Ancient Egypt and the Champollion brothers, the illustrious linguist and his brother who marked local and scholarly history. The museum presents Egyptian collections including objects, remains and mummies, offering a vision of the pharaonic world and its historical continuities. Its temporary exhibition program, such as "Reflections of the Nile. From the Ancient World to Today's Shores," regularly enriches understanding of this heritage. The site offers educational activities and visits adapted to different audiences, from young people to school groups and group visitors.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Rue du Portail Rouge
Phone number
+33 4 57 58 88 50Official website
musees.isere.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 25 min walk from station Vif (or 5 min by car).
City
20 min by car from Échirolles.
Nearest station
About 25 min walk from station Vif (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
20 min by car from Échirolles.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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