Practical information (timetables, prices, parking)
Due to the expansion work at the Orano company restaurant, the Urêka museum, located in the same building, is forced to close to the public from December 7, 2025 for an indefinite period. We are very sorry for this long interruption.
We will announce the reopening date as soon as it is known and look forward to welcoming you back once the construction work is completed.
Our team remains available for any questions by email at energieslimousines@gmail.com or via contact form .
See you soon !
The team from the Limousin Energies Association
Manager of the Urêka Museum
Urêka Museum is open* :
from 10th of July to 31st of August : every day 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
the rest of the year : from Wednesday to Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
We advise you to plan at least 1h30 of visit.
*The Museum will be exceptionnaly closed from the 24th of September to the 7th of October 2025 for vacations. Thank you for your understanding!.
We also offer an Escape Game on Friday evening at 5:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. (advanced booking several days before is required). For more information, please refer to the " Escape Game " page of our website.
Free parking accessible during the opening hours of the museum
Pets are not allowed inside of the museum
The Museum is accessible for people in wheelchairs.
Prices :
- Adults: €8
- Children, from 7 to 17 years old: €5 (free for children under 7 years old)
- Students, people with reduced mobility (PRM): €5
- Group (+ than 10): 7€ adult, 4€ child (by reservation)
We accept payment in cash, credit card, check, ANCV french holiday vouchers
Address :
1 avenue Brugeaud 87250 Bessines/Gartempe
A20, exit 24. Follow the ""Musée de la mine"" sign; Urêka is 20 mins from Limoges, 40 mins from Guéret, 50 mins from Châteauroux and 1h10 from Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Telephone :
05.32.09.05.60
Bessines-sur-Gartempe is labeled Village Etape and offers a range of services and shops in the town.