Creation of the watchmaking school 1886 (≈ 1886)
Foundation of the Industrial Museum of Cluses.
Années 1960
Extension of high school
Extension of high school Années 1960 (≈ 1960)
Opening of a second room.
1980
Opening of a third room
Opening of a third room 1980 (≈ 1980)
Accessible to the public.
15 mai 1993
Opening of the present museum
Opening of the present museum 15 mai 1993 (≈ 1993)
In the old factory Carpano and Pons.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
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Origin and history
The Cluses Clock and Decollage Museum is located in the Carpano and Pons area, an old factory located on the banks of the Arve. It preserves collections related to watchmaking from its origins, three centuries ago, and highlights the evolution of watchmaking techniques, from crafts to mechatronics. The course offers two themes: time measurement and precision research throughout history, as well as watchmaking techniques.
The Cluses School of Watchmaking, founded in 1886, marks the creation of the Cluses Industrial Museum. Originally installed in a room dedicated to the technical innovations of its teachers, it is enriched over time by donations from former students. In the 1960s, the school, which became a high school, opened a second room, followed by a third open to the public in 1980. The present museum opens on 15 May 1993 in the former Carpano et Pons factory.
The museum illustrates Cluses' historical importance in watchmaking and cleavage, two key areas of industrial development. The collections reflect both local know-how and technological advances that have marked the region since the 18th century. The museum's integration into a converted industrial site also highlights the link between heritage and worker memory.
