Museum, Municipal museum

Key and Lock Museum

Ollioules

The Musée de la clef et de la serrure is a new cultural space, dedicated to the history and ingenuity of these everyday objects that will amaze you with their originality.

The museum welcomes you on a fascinating journey through the ages.
This place showcases the remarkable Marc Hervé collection, the result of more than 50 years of passion and research. More than 1,000 pieces, from Roman times to the present day, are displayed on two floors: Gallo-Roman keys, Gothic locks, Renaissance masterpieces, and treasures from the Louis XIV and Louis XVI periods.
Come and discover an unusual collection, rare pieces, and numerous anecdotes about the art of security and protection.
A visit that is sure to surprise you!

Theme

  • History
  • Occupation
  • Science and technology
Pets allowed

Spoken languages

  • French

Visits

Groups

  • Free visit
  • Guided tour on request

Individual

  • Free visit
  • Guided tour on request

Equipment / Services / Activities

  • Pets allowed
  • Reception of people with reduced mobility

Location

  • Cities
  • En ville

Prices

Free of charge.

Opening

Periods

From 01/01/2026 to 30/06/2026
Saturday10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Opening days : Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
From 01/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
Saturday10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 18:00
Opening days : Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
From 01/09/2026 to 31/12/2026
Saturday10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00
Opening days : Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
From 01/01 to 30/06/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 1 pm and 5 pm. Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. From 01/09 to 31/12/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 1 pm and 5 pm. Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
Museum, Municipal museum
Key and Lock Museum
Musée de la Clef et de la Serrure 114 avenue Barthélemy Dagnan 83190 Ollioules