This winter, the resort is open from December 12, 2026, to April 9, 2027.

Musée Opinel

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

The Museum welcomes you all year round to discover the history of the famous Savoyard knife. From the old forge to the filmed presentation of today's workshops, you'll learn all about the evolution of knife-making.

Description

In 1890, Joseph Opinel (1872-1960) created the first Opinel knife in the small hamlet of Gévoudaz, near Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Since 1909, his small pocket knife has been stamped with the La Main Couronnée® trademark, and quickly became a national and international success.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, the family business has come a long way! Today, Opinel knives are produced in Chambéry and sold in over 70 countries worldwide.

On leaving the museum, discover the boutique where you can have your knives engraved, and enjoy the relaxation area/bar with terrace!

The exhibition can be translated into English, Italian and German using QR codes.

Tours end 30min before Museum closes.

Equipments

  • Bar

Services

  • Shop
  • Tour free of charge
  • Stroller-accessible

Activités

  • Temporary exhibition
  • Permanent exhibition

Complément d'accueil

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult.
Groups welcome for self-guided tours.

Opinel takes to the stage’ temporary exhibition from 26 June 2025.

Tarifs

Free access.

Moyens de paiement

Openings

From 01/07 to 31/08 daily between 9 am and 6.30 pm.
Tours end 30 minutes before closing time.

From 01/09 to 30/06 from Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 6.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Tours end 30 minutes before closing time.

Information

Type of cultural heritage

Museum

Themes

  • Sciences and technology
  • Local tradition
  • Arts and culture
  • Occupations
  • Industry
  • Craft/Artisanat
  • Local history

Categories

  • Private museum

Pets welcome

Spoken languages

  • English

Reception of people with disabilities

Adapted tourism
  • Site, building totally accessible

Clientele and group

Types of clientele
  • Groups

Environnements

Booking information

Musée Opinel

73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

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