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Origin and history

The Millau Municipal Museum was founded in 1921 and was originally installed at the City Hall. It was reorganized by the Municipality and the Société d'études millavoises, then transferred to the Old Molin before settling in the Hôtel de Pégayrolles. His collections come from collections and donations, including gloveries, megisseries, and scientists like paleontologists. They include objects from the excavations of the Graufesenque, a major archaeological site.

The Hôtel de Pégayrolles, built in 1738 by Jacques Julien de Pégayrolles, is a rare example of a Regency style mansion in Millau. It retains its original staircase, with ironwork and a ceiling typical of the time. The museum now houses exceptional pieces, such as dinosaur fossils, Gallo-Roman objects, and testimonies from the local glove industry.

The museum was enriched by absorbing the House of Skin and Glove, reflecting the historic importance of Millau as the capital of the glove since the 18th century. His collections cover various fields: archaeology, fine arts, ethnology, history, and industrial techniques. The flagship pieces include a 4-metre elasmosaur and a 7-metre ichthyosaur, which are listed in the international nomenclature.

The museum trail highlights the daily life and funeral practices of the Roman and medieval era, as well as the production of Gallo-Roman sigilla at La Graufesenque. The museum is labeled Musée de France and plays a central role in valuing local heritage, combining geology, archaeology and industrial history.

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