Musée Joseph Vaylet - Musée du Scaphandre Espalion Heritage
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Musée Joseph Vaylet - musée du Scaphandre
38 rue Droite
Ancienne Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
12500 Espalion - +33 (0)5 65 44 09 18
- musee.scaphandre@espalion.fr
Musée des Arts Populaires. In the setting of the old church of Saint Jean (15th - 16th centuries) collections of art and popular traditions are presented as well as numerous objects concerning domestic life of bygone years.
These collections, brought together by Joseph Vaylet and then by the members of the eponymous association, are spread over 2 levels in an exceptional Gothic setting.
The Diving Museum
Created in 1980 by the Joseph Vaylet Museum Association, this museum brings to life the extraordinary adventure of underwater exploration through 2 centuries of diver history.
Discover the inventions of the Espalion natives Benoît Rouquayrol and Auguste Denayrouze who, at the end of the nineteenth century, developed and patented the first modern diving suit in the history of diving. Jules Verne was inspired by their autonomous regulator to equip Captain Nemo in his novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The first tests were carried out in the waters of the Lot. More than 400 pieces are on display and attract specialists from all over the world.
Classements & Labels
Capacities & Services
Capacity15 Person(s)
Languages
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Equipments and services
- Car park
- Guided tours
- Guided tours
Activities
- Temporary exhibitions
Capacités détaillées
- Person (maximum) - : 20
Opening & Prices
opening times
- from 02 june 2026 to 30 june 2026
Thursday : from 14h00 to 18h00
Wenesday : from 14h00 to 18h00
Tuesday : from 14h00 to 18h00
Friday : from 14h00 to 18h00 - from 01 july 2026 to 31 august 2026
- from 01 september 2026 to 18 october 2026
Rates
Rates 2026
- Single adult : Single adultfrom 02 june 2026 to 18 october 2026
- Single adult : 6,00€from 02 june 2026 to 18 october 2026
- Single adult : 3,00€from 02 june 2026 to 18 october 2026
- Free : Freefrom 02 june 2026 to 18 october 2026
- Adult group : 4,00€from 02 june 2026 to 18 october 2026
Methods of payment
Cheque - Cash
Contacts
Establishment
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Musée Joseph Vaylet - musée du Scaphandre
38 rue Droite
Ancienne Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
12500 Espalion - +33 (0)5 65 44 09 18
- musee.scaphandre@espalion.fr
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