Electropolis Museum
The museum tells the story of a fascinating adventure, that of electricity. It begins in Antiquity, crosses the centuries with many experiments, discoveries, theories and inventions… until today when everything is electric! Take part in the experiments as they were performed in the XXth century and observe strange phenomena, to make your hair stand on end! Let yourself be seduced by the new multimedia show of "the big machine", the flagship of Mulhouse industrial history. In the new space "An electric future", enter a new era to discover the links between electricity, climate and the new lifestyles of the XNUMXst century. Especially for children: games, experiments, videos to understand how a battery, a light bulb, a motor work, to find out what happens when the current flows ...
Next dates
- From: 01 / 02 / 2026 To: 02 / 04 / 2026
- Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
- From: 04 / 04 / 2026 To: 30 / 04 / 2026
- Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
- From: 02 / 05 / 2026 To: 31 / 10 / 2026
- Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
- From: 02 / 11 / 2026 To: 10 / 11 / 2026
- Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
- From: 12 / 11 / 2026 To: 24 / 12 / 2026
- Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
- From: 27 / 12 / 2026 To: 31 / 12 / 2026
- Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Description
- Short comment
- The museum tells the story of a fascinating adventure, that of electricity. It begins in Antiquity, crosses the centuries with many experiments, discoveries, theories and inventions… until today when everything is electric! Let yourself be seduced by the new multimedia show of "the big machine", flagship of Mulhouse industrial history.
- Location
- Along the highway
- access:
- Served by a regular bus / tram line
- Altitude (m):
- 241
- Duration:
- 2h
- Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
- Yes
- Specific target audience
- Families
- School groups
- Museum theme (s)
- Science and technology
- Visit formulas
- Self-guided tour
- Educational visit
- Guided tour for groups by appointment
- Teaching room
- Onsite
- Bar / Bar
- Amenities / additional services
- Air-conditioned siteToilet
- Vehicle parking
- Free private parking for cars
- Pet Friendly
- Member of
- Museums-PASS-Museums
- Alsace Pass
- Alsace Museums Site
- Practical services
- Welcome / open to groups
- Shops / Sale of products
- Equipment/services for children
- Children's entertainment
- Changing corner for children
The museum offers teachers a variety of activities tailored to students' levels and aligned with the school curriculum. These activities complement classroom lessons and aim to broaden knowledge through a multidisciplinary approach.
The museum then becomes a key tool for exploring scientific, technical, and industrial culture and the history of our society. The adventure of electricity, from Antiquity to the present day, is presented through a contemporary, playful, interactive, and accessible museum approach.
The museum's activities team is also available to assist teachers in preparing and carrying out any specific educational project.