Musée du temps
Transport & Industry

Musée du temps

Besançon · Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

European Heritage Days 2026

4 animations free on 19-20 September

Visite découverte

Sat 10:30–11:30Sat 11:30–12:30Sat 15:00–16:00Sun 10:30–11:30Sun 11:30–12:30Sun 14:30–15:30Sun 15:30–16:30

Free · Booking required

« Tic tac poétique » / Chanson et poésie

Sat 11:00–12:00Sat 15:00–16:00Sun 11:00–12:00Sun 15:00–16:00

Free · No booking

Visite de l’accrochage temporaire « L’extraordinaire horloge » d’Amédée Bernardi

Sat 16:00–17:00Sun 14:00–15:00Sun 16:00–17:00

Free · Booking required

Concert de l’Orchestre d’Harmonie Municipale de Besançon

Sun 14:00–14:45Sun 16:30–17:15

Free · No booking

Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:34

The Museum of Time in Besançon is dedicated to the history and watchmaking. Located in the Doubs in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, it houses remarkable collections including an astronomical clock with automata created by Amédée Bernardi between 1929 and 1949, known as the Pau Clock. The museum offers varied educational activities for all audiences: creative workshops, guided tours, family visits and lectures. It is part of a group of museums in Besançon and maintains regular cultural programming including thematic evening events and participation in events such as the European Night of Museums.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · 09:00–16:00

See the rest of the week
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00–16:00
Wednesday
09:00–16:00
Thursday
09:00–16:00
Friday
09:00–16:00
Saturday
09:00–16:00

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

96 Grande Rue, 25000 Besançon, France

Phone number

03 81 87 81 61

Official website

mdt.besancon.fr

Getting there

Nearest station

About 10 min walk from tram Chamars.

Parking

On-site parking.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Galerie Bertrand Hassoun (109 m), Galerie Médicis (237 m), Galerie Keller (283 m).

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