Description:

The new Musée des 24 Heures - the Museum of the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race, opened its doors in April 2009. Here the visitor can discover the history of the famed Le Mans 24 Hours race and how the automobiles participating in the race have evolved over the years.

The Musée des 24 Heures is spread over 4000 m², right next door to the Circuit de la Sarthe, the race circuit used for the 24 Hour race. It contains a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Le Mans 24 Hours event with more than 100 exceptional cars on display, dozens of films and archival photographs. The Museum also houses a number of sets and scenes reconstructing the atmosphere of the Le Mans 24 hours from yesteryear.

Opening Times: 

January

open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11h to 17h

February, March

open daily from 11h to 17h except Tuesday

April to September

open daily from 10h to 18h

October-December

open daily from 11h to 17h except Tuesday

Closed December 25 and January 1,

Open December 24 and 31 to 16h only

October to March

open daily during school holidays for French zone 3 holiday areas 11h to 17h

Admission Prices: Adults: €8.50 ; 10-18 years: 6 €;  Up to 9 years: free;  Reduced rate (6€) for students, disabled, pensioners.

Address: Rue Laigné F, 72000 Le Mans

Tel.: 02. 43 .72 .72. 24

Web: Musée des 24 Heures

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