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Alpine Museum

Musée Alpin de Chamonix currently closed for renovations, planned reopening: end of 2025

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The museum is currently closed for renovations

Situated in the Chamonix Palace in the centre of town, this museum hosts a permanent collection and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Open every day in summer and in the school holidays except Tuesday afternoons. Closed on Christmas Day, 1 January and 1 May. Visit the website for more updated information on opening dates, times and entry fees.

You can buy also an annual museum pass for all the Chamonix museums which allows you unlimited access for one year.

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