The Industrial Ecomuseum retraces, on 3 levels of exhibition, the history, the technique, the life of the workers of the Forges from 1860 to 1970. With 16 permanent exhibition rooms, its objective is to trace the daily life of «metal craftsmen», specialized in the manufacture of steel sheet for Breton canneries.
Social history, struggle for rights, technological and machine developments… So many themes to discover throughout the permanent exhibition, through a rich collection of tools, photographs, costumes and models, making the ecomuseum one of the rare witnesses of a forgotten regional industrial history.
The temporary exhibition, highlighting the Blavet River, will also always be visible. The Blavet was once an actor of the Industrial Revolution. According to societal developments, its perception and its use by Men was transformed: from an element at the service of Man it became a fragile natural area to protect and an object of artistic inspiration. It is these multiple faces of the same space and its transformation in time that the exhibition aims to present. Museum objects and photos by Valérie Debord offer different points of view, allowing a better understanding of a major component of the landscape yet poorly known.
Throughout the weekend, mediators will be present in the exhibition rooms to answer visitors' questions.
Guided tours of the Forges outdoor area will also be organized on Saturday and Sunday at 3pm.
Free entry for all