Musée du Cheminot
Ambérieu-en-Bugey · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Railway Worker Museum is an establishment dedicated to the preservation of railway heritage, located in Ambérieu-en-Bugey, in Ain. It is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 PM to 6 PM year-round, with extended opening hours during school holidays for zone A. The museum offers guided tours by appointment for groups and school classes, as well as for individuals outside regular hours. Visitor reception is provided on-site, with parking available in front of the museum and access arranged for coaches. Admission is set at €5 for adults, free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult.
Practical information
Address
46 bis Rue Aristide Briand
Phone number
+33 6 40 06 51 14Official website
musee.cheminot.free.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Ambronay-Priay, 6.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
35 min by car from Bourg-en-Bresse.
Nearest station
Ambronay-Priay, 6.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
35 min by car from Bourg-en-Bresse.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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