Musée de l'Ocre
Saint-Georges-sur-la-Prée · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire
The Museum of Ochre, managed by the association Les Amis du Musée, is located in Saint-Georges-sur-la-Prée in Cher. It is dedicated to the history and uses of ochre, a raw material that has marked the local heritage and enjoyed international recognition, particularly the yellow ochre from the region. The museum offers temporary exhibitions, an art gallery, as well as discovery workshops on ochre intended for families and school groups. Its collections allow visitors to explore the life of the territory's inhabitants from approximately one hundred years ago. The museum also has a shop offering ochres and pigments.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 15:00–19:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 15:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 15:00–19:00
- Friday
- 15:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 15:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Pl. des Tilleuls
Phone number
+33 2 48 51 41 05Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Mennetou-sur-Cher, 6.7 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
20 min by car from Vierzon.
Nearest station
Mennetou-sur-Cher, 6.7 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
20 min by car from Vierzon.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie Loris (15.4 km).
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