Visit the Wood and Heritage Trades
Immerse yourself in the world of woodworking, accompanied by men who will share their passion with you. Passionate and fascinating guides will take you on a tour of the 4 floors of this living space, a testimony to a bygone era, and will share with you its secrets and anecdotes. It is located in Labaroche on the Route du Bois, 20 km from Colmar.
Information
As the museum is not heated, it is advisable to dress warmly at the beginning and end of the season.
The museum houses a fine collection of old machines: a Haut-fer saw, the largest machine in the museum at 12 m long and 3 m high, which was used to cut boards until the 1970s, a clogging machine, a handle copier and many other machines, all in working order and set in motion by the guides. For the children: an impressive collection of wooden toys on the mezzanine.
Opening hours
April to September: open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm, including public holidays.
Open on Mondays 21 April, 09 June and 14 July, as well as on 1, 8 and 29 May and 15 August from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
October and November: from 1 to 17 October: open to groups only by prior arrangement. From 18 October to 2 November: open every day from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
Museum closed for the winter period from 3 November to 31 March 2026.
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Animaux acceptés
Dogs are allowed in the museum.