THE BOHIN MANUFACTURE GUIDED TOUR
Game-tour : Mystery at the Bohin Manufactory
Only in French. Fun tour on digital pads with animation in augmented reality, only in French.
Benjamin Bohin needs help finding his mechanical robot. Lead the investigation with him!
Benjamin Bohin invented a time machine. He needs an investigator to help him find his precious mechanical robot stolen in 1910. Thanks to the markers throughout the tour, the young visitor will be able to see: characters, games and surprises in augmented reality!
This animation is included in the entry child ticket or tribe pass, within the limits of the tablets available. Under current health measures, only one tablet is lent per family to facilitate disinfection. The game has a team mode.
Temporary exhibition tour
At noon, on Saturdays outside school holidays (French zone B), at 2P.M. on Saturdays during school holidays (French zone B) Only in French
Discover the temporary exhibition of the moment accompanied by one of our guides. What is the context of the creation of the works on display? How was the exhibition born? How do you look at a work and perceive its message? So many questions, and many others, will find their answers! (Included in the entrance ticket pass or temporary exhibition only, booking required, limited places, approximate duration: 30 minutes)
Introducing commentary to the visit – family version
At 2P.M. on Wednesdays during school holidays (French zone B), only in French
Come and discover La Manufacture Bohin with your family with an interesting introduction for young and old. With a history of the foundation of the adapted company, a presentation of the company's productions thanks to giant products in blunt metal and an evocation of the steps of manufacture of the sewing needle. You will be ready for a free visit to the production workshops and the museum!
Included in the entrance ticket pass or tribe pass, reservation required, limited places, approximate duration: 30 minutes).
Introducing commentary
At 2P.M., Mondays and Fridays during school holidays (French zone B), only in French
During the summer, benefit of the introducing commentary, usually reserved for groups, once a week. One of our guides presents the history of the company from its foundation to the present day as well as the 27 steps of the manufacture of the sewing needle. The tour of the production workshops, the visit of the museum and the temporary exhibition are not guided.
Included in the entrance ticket pass or tribe pass, reservation required, limited places, approximate duration: 30 minutes).
WORKSHOP'S GUIDED TOUR
At 10:15 A.M. on Saturdays.
Crossing the 2 floors of the workshops, follow one of our guides to discover the manufacture and birth of sewing needles from step to step.
(Machines stopped in the absence of workers. Included in the ticket, booking required, limited places, approximate duration: 40 minutes).
200th BIRTHDAY OF BENJAMIN BOHIN
June 20th 2022
Audrey Ottonelli is the author of a biography about Benjamin Bohin. The book is officially out on the day of his bicentennial. The BOHIN's manufactory collaborates to the launch of the book by welcoming its author for a signing session and conference around the inspiring story of this extraordinary character.
Free, 5:30 P.M
Cultural Heritage Days 2021
SEPTEMBER 18th AND 19h, 2021 from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 2 PM to 6 PM
Exceptional opening on Sunday. Paid visits. Some activities are on reservation. The workers are on leave.
Both days: unguided tour of the production workshops, the museum and the temporary exhibition without reservation
Saturday only: at 10:30 and 14:30, only in French, follow the CEO of the company behind the scenes of BOHIN France! Discover the machines outside the tour, the charm of the architecture of our storage places as well as places you have never seen. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to have a conversation about the company, its history, its news and its future!Closed and flat shoes are compulsory, €21 for adults, €16 for under 18s (minimum age of visit recommended: 14 years), a gift bag worth 20€ (or 15€ for children) is offered at the end of the visit. The usual visit route is included in the entrance. Allow 1h for guided tours + 1h30 for unguided tours. Very limited places, reservation required.
Sunday only: at 10:30 and 14:30, only in French, enjoy an introducing commentary on the visit of the production workshops, the museum and the temporary exhibition. The history of the company, from its foundation to today, is told by one of our guides. The 27 steps of making the sewing needle are presented before the unguided tour of the production workshops, the museum and the temporary exhibition.Visit included in the pass and the tribe pass, reservation required, length of the comment: About 30 minutes.