Museum
in Gex

Department museum of Fire Fighters

This museum is intended to allow people to discover, get to know and protect the men of fire heritage.
An exhibition of 200 years of history featuring various materials and equipment, a living testimony to the dedication and courage of our firefighters over the years. Gathered by themes, this heritage offers an initiatory journey through scientific, technical and human evolution. It is the memory of a collective culture to be preserved in order to understand the present and build the future.
We speak : French

Themes

  • History
  • Military
  • Sciences and technology
  • Wartime memories
  • Miniature
  • Mechanical sciences

Location details

From Gex city center, follow the direction of Divonne les bains.
  • Town location
  • In centre of town

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 90 min.
Average length of group visit : 90 min.
Minimum group size : 10 people
Maximum group size : 50 people

Customers

Suitable for : Groups

Tour languages

French

Services for individual visits

  • Unguided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided individual tours available permanently

Services for group visits

  • Unguided group tours on request
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from 03 May to 28 June 2025
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 02 July to 31 August 2025
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 03 September to 27 September 2025
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Prices

PricingMin.Max.
Adult
6 €Not communicated
Child
4 €Not communicated
Group adults
5 €Not communicated
Group children
5 €Not communicated
For large groups, please contact the people in charge.

Payment options

  • Check
  • Cash
  • American Express
  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque

Services

Equipment

  • Coach parking
  • Car park

Services

  • Guided tours

Adapted tourism

Adapted service : Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Address

380 avenue des Alpes
01170 Gex
How do I get there?
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