Musée Champollion

At the heart of the Champollion family property, the museum presents the life and work of the two illustrious brothers: Jean-François, the younger, famous decipherer of hieroglyphs, and Jacques-Joseph, the elder, also a renowned intellectual. From the Isère to the banks of the Nile, follow their careers step by step and witness the birth of Egyptology.

Museum Champollion

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Housed in the Champollion family estate, the Musée Champollion presents the life and work of Jean-François, the famous decipherer of hieroglyphics, and his elder brother Jacques-Joseph, also a renowned intellectual. Inside the house, the reconstructed rooms, personal objects and working notes plunge you into the intellectual effervescence of the early 19th century. From Isère to the banks of the Nile, witness the rediscovery of Egypt and the birth of Egyptology. You can also enjoy the garden and park, restored in the spirit of the 19th century. 

The G-PASS offer:

  • The G-PASS is not required: the Musée Champollion is part of the network of 11 museums of the Département de l'Isère, and is free to all.
  • Bonus for G-PASS holders: 10% discount on purchases in the museum store on presentation of your G-PASS
Horaires d'ouverture

  • Tuesday to Sunday:
    • April 1 to October 31: 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm
    • November 1 to March 31: 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm
  • Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
  • Closed on Mondays, January 1, May 1 and between December 25 and January 1.

Public price
Prix public : Free
Price with the G-PASS
Prix public : Free

Access conditions


  • Bus 25 and 26, Mairie de Vif stop 
    Bus 4500, Mairie de Vif stop

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