Musée de la Grande Chartreuse
La Grande Chartreuse, founded by Saint Bruno in 1084, is an unmissable destination. If the monastery remains a place of prayer, the museum enlightens you on the life of the monks withdrawn in solitude and silence.
In the heart of the Chartreuse massif, located in the Correrie, the former living space of the Carthusian brothers, the Grande Chartreuse museum presents a reflection of Carthusian life.
Explore the Carthusian monasteries of Europe and admire their unique architecture. Discover the daily life of the Carthusian monks and their history from Saint Bruno to the present day.
Our monastery shop welcomes you to discover products from the Carthusian monks as well as those from other monastic communities.
There are 6 toilets on site, including 1 for people with reduced mobility. Parking for 3 coaches is 50 meters away; the site is accessible from the parking lot for people with reduced mobility (please inquire beforehand).
Groups of 100 adults divided into subgroups of 20 to 30 people
Children's groups: minimum 20 / maximum 100 (in subgroups of 20 people)
For people with hearing impairments, a magnetic loop is available for audio guides and a written version of the audio explanations is also available.
Wheelchairs are available for loan.
Temporary exhibition "Arcabas, Monumental Sacred Art" from May 14 to November 11, 2026.
We recommend that you bring a jacket, regardless of the season.
The museum is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Assistance dogs are allowed. Drop-off point in front of the museum entrance for people with reduced mobility.
We offer children a visitor's booklet to fill out so they can enjoy the visit as a family.
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Opening
From 04/04 to 14/06/2026, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, public holidays and weekends from 14pm to 18pm. Closed on Thursday.
From 15/06 to 15/09/2026, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 14pm to 18:30pm. Sunday from 14pm to 18:30pm.
From 16/09 to 11/11/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and weekends from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m. Closed on Thursdays.
Prices
Full price: € 10
Reduced price: 7 €
Child: 4,50 €
Large family: €22,50 (2 adults and up to 3 children).
Free for children under 7, the press, drivers.
Group rate from 20 people.
For groups of more than 20 people, the museum is open all year round by reservation (resa@musee-grande-chartreuse.fr).
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Except animals accompanying persons with reduced mobility
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Warning ! Route via St Laurent du Pont, via the D520B, impracticable for double-decker coaches due to the tunnels; height limited to 3,80m. Via Chambéry (RD912) height limited to 3,50m. From Grenoble, go through the Col de Porte D512.
