Presentation
Embark on an amazing journey and discover the sunken villages and the construction of the Serre-Ponçon dam
The Muséoscope du Lac overlooks the lake and the Serre-Ponçon dam, the largest artificial reservoir in Europe.
It's a great place to learn, combining leisure and culture in the same scenic space.
6 rooms:
The old village model room.
The Durance cinema room: A film presenting the history of the dam and testimonies from former residents.
The bleachers: An animation symbolises the impounding of the dam.
The Ubaye cinema: A film recounts the construction of the dam and how it works.
Room 4 and 5 D: The challenge of the eagle on the Durance: Sit on the back of Europe's largest bird of prey and live Icarus' dream to the full. A dynamic, immersive cinema film!
The legend of Eugène, hologram.
1.5-hour tour for children aged 6 and over.
Audioguides in English, German, Italian and Dutch.
Shop, bookshop, souvenirs.
Online ticketing (available until the day before).
Opening period
From 02/01 to 31/03/2026, daily.
From 01/04 to 29/04/2026, daily.
From 01/05 to 15/06/2026, daily.
From 17/06 to 29/06/2026, daily.
From 01/07 to 12/07/2026, daily.
From 13/07 to 27/08/2026, daily.
From 28/08 to 14/09/2026, daily.
From 16/09 to 30/09/2026, daily.
From 01/10 to 15/10/2026, daily.
Rates
Adult: 16.50 €
Child : 11.50 €
Group adults: 14.50 €
Group children : 9.50 €.
Free entry for children under 6.
Child entry valid for 6 - 15 years.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
Family package (2 adults + 2 children) €52 + €9 per additional child.