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.
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).
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).
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Rates
Rates
From 2 January 2026 to 15 October 2026
From 2 January 2026 to 15 October 2026
Adult
€16.50
Child
€11.50
Group adults
€14.50
Group children
€9.50
Family package (2 adults + 2 children) €52 + €9 per additional child
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Cash
Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque
Online payment
Credit transferGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 64 Maximum number of people
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Home school groups
- Groups
Openings
Openings
From 2 January 2026 until 31 March 2026 - Open everyday
From 1 April 2026 until 29 April 2026 - Open everyday
From 1 May 2026 until 15 June 2026 - Open everyday
From 17 June 2026 until 29 June 2026 - Open everyday
From 1 July 2026 until 12 July 2026 - Open everyday
From 13 July 2026 until 27 August 2026 - Open everyday
From 28 August 2026 until 14 September 2026 - Open everyday
From 16 September 2026 until 30 September 2026 - Open everyday
From 1 October 2026 until 15 October 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact Museoscope of the Lake
- www.museoscope-du-lac.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain view
- Lake view
- Lake 5 km away
