Desert Museum
Presentation
The Desert, a strange name for a museum! You will know the meaning by visiting this unique place in the Cevennes. More than 3000 rare objects, weapons, maps, paintings and books are exposed, witnesses of the resistance of the Protestants during the War of the Camisards.
Located in the heart of a Cévennes hamlet, in the house where the Camisard leader Pierre Laporte, known as Rolland, was born, the Musée du Désert aims to bring to life the Huguenot past and the history of the Camisards.
With its numerous documents and authentic objects, it is the largest and richest museum of Protestant history. It celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011.
By visiting the Desert Museum, you explore the period of the "Desert" (1685-1787) from the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes to the Edict of Toleration. You will learn about the daily life of the Huguenots living in hiding and relive their long march towards freedom of conscience until the revolution.
You will also understand the evolution of Protestantism, from its birth with the Reformation in 1517, until today.
The Musée du Désert is also the starting point of the international path "In the footsteps of the Huguenots", a cultural route of the Council of Europe since 2013.
With its numerous documents and authentic objects, it is the largest and richest museum of Protestant history. It celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011.
By visiting the Desert Museum, you explore the period of the "Desert" (1685-1787) from the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes to the Edict of Toleration. You will learn about the daily life of the Huguenots living in hiding and relive their long march towards freedom of conscience until the revolution.
You will also understand the evolution of Protestantism, from its birth with the Reformation in 1517, until today.
The Musée du Désert is also the starting point of the international path "In the footsteps of the Huguenots", a cultural route of the Council of Europe since 2013.
Opening day(s)
From Sunday 01 October to Thursday 30 November 2023
Every day
10:00 to 12:30
From Friday 01 to Sunday 31 December 2023
Every day
On reservation
Exceptionally closed : Monday 25 December 2023
From Monday 01 January to Thursday 29 February 2024
Every day
On reservation
From Friday 01 March to Friday 31 May 2024
Every day
14:00 to 18:00
Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 01 May 2024
From Saturday 01 June to Monday 30 September 2024
Every day
09:30 to 18:30
From Tuesday 01 October to Saturday 30 November 2024
Every day
14:00 to 18:00
From Sunday 01 to Tuesday 31 December 2024
Every day
On reservation
Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 25 December 2024
Tarifs
| Fares | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2023 - 31/12/2023 | |||
| Adult | 4.50€ | 6.00€ | |
| Teenager | 3.80€ | 4.50€ | |
| Child | 3.80€ | 4.50€ |  gratuit pour les moins de 10 ans |
| Group adults | 5.00€ | groupe à partir de 20 personnes | |
| Group children | 3.80€ | de 6 à 18 ans groupe à partir de 20 personnes | |
| 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024 | |||
| Reduced price | 5.00€ | ||
| Adult | 5.00€ | 7.00€ | |
| Teenager | 4.00€ | 5.00€ | |
| Child | 4.00€ | 5.00€ | gratuit pour les moins de 10 ans |
| Large family | 18.00€ | ||
| Group adults | 5.00€ | groupe à partir de 20 personnes | |
| Group children | 4.00€ | de 6 à 18 ans groupe à partir de 20 personnes | |
FICHE_INFO_SIMPLE_LIBELLE_DESTINATION
Musée du désert
Le Mas Soubeyran
30140
Mialet
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 44.095652
Longitude : 3.957169