Museum of the rural school in Brittany

The Rural School Museum, an unusual society museum in the heart of the Breton countryside.
 

The past questions the present and outlines the future. This is true for all subjects. That of the educational world is no exception to the rule.
At the foot of the Menez-Hom, in Trégarvan, and only a few kilometres from the tourist hustle and bustle of the Crozon peninsula, the Rural School Museum is both a witness to a bygone era, that of schooling in the French countryside at the dawn of the 20th century, and an explorer of the near future, that of the school of tomorrow.
Cross the Aulne Maritime by the majestic Térénez bridge, then follow the road to Trégarvan. In less than 10 kilometres, on this winding road lined with undergrowth, you will have the impression of having travelled between two eras. This is what the Museum of Rural Schools in Brittany is all about: exploring the past to better understand the present.

The permanent exhibition, witness to a bygone era          
Installée dans le très beau bâtiment de l’ancienne école de la commune, vous y découvrirez la reconstitution de salles de classe des années 1910 et 1970, mettant en scène une collection d’objets inédits : pupitres, cartes de géographie, tableaux noirs, sabots, éléments de décoration… A l’étage, entrez dans l’intimité des instituteurs et institutrices de ces mêmes époques, avec la reconstitution de pièces de leur appartement.
Outside, the playground surrounded by its wall, the playground and the toilets are other witnesses of the not so distant past.          
The museum's immediate surroundings of farmland and country roads remind you of the museum's subject matter: rural education.

L’exposition temporaire

« Plus ou moins bêtes – les animaux et l’éducation » à partir du 1er juillet 2025. Une image vaut mille mots… et certains cahiers d’élèves en racontent bien plus. À travers des dessins à la plume et des annotations manuscrites, des travaux d’élèves témoignent des liens entre animaux et éducation au fil du temps. L’exposition offrira une immersion dans ces pièces uniques et bien d’autres éléments du patrimoine scolaire.

The museum's advantages        
♦ The museum offers you a connected visit. Thanks to the Imagina application, access additional content: audio, video, quiz...           
♦  Lead the investigation! For children aged 6 and over, ask at reception for the "police investigation" booklet and let your children wander through the museum like detectives on a mission.       
These materials are included in the price of the visit.                         
♦  The family booklet, accessible to children from 6 years old, will also allow you to punctuate your visit with games corresponding to the different places in the museum. (Sold at the reception desk: 1€)         
 

The setting: a postcard setting far from the beaches and crowds
Trégarvan is a rural commune but also the smallest village in Finistère, situated on the banks of the Aulne maritime. Beautiful walks can be made from the museum or the village. Don't leave without going to the slipway! It is the ideal place for a picnic, with your feet in the water, facing the beautiful forest of Rosnoën. Take advantage of the peace and quiet of this place to take a break, far from the noise of the world and out of time.