Maison de la Mémoire et du Patrimoine Janny Couttet – heritage centre

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Housed in an old building in the heart of Chamonix since March 1, 2011, the Maison de la Mémoire et du Patrimoine preserves the region's photographic archives and offers temporary exhibitions.

Age minimum : 7 ans

Temporary exhibitions : CHAMONIX 1924: THE INVENTION OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS Until November 2026. As part of the centenary of the 1st Winter Olympics, this exhibition offers an in-depth look at the organization and staging of this event. Discover how Chamonix-Mont-Blanc helped invent the Winter Olympics!

Types

  • Museum

Capacity

  • Minimum group size: 10

Themes

  • Arts and culture
  • Local history
  • Photography and cinema

Comforts

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Services

  • Guided tours

Furniture

  • Exhibition space

Services provided

Activities

  • Arts
  • History
  • Photography
  • Heritage

Visits

  • Visits in: French
  • Unguided group tours on request
  • Documentation languages: French

Prices

From 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026

Price Min. Max.
Full price 5€
Reduced price 4€
Group adults 4€
Group children 3€

Means of payment

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash

Opening

From 05/01 to 06/02/2026 on Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 07/02 to 08/03/2026 on Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

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