Mushroom Museum Ticket

Discover the intriguing universe of wild and cultivated mushrooms with access to the Mushroom Museum—an excellent choice for a family outing in Saumur!

Entry Ticket for the Mushroom Museum

Upon presenting your ticket at the entrance, you will gain access to the museum's underground chamber, initiating your exploration. Stroll through this captivating and enigmatic space while uncovering the mushroom cultivation scene unique to Saumur. Impressively, this region produces an annual yield of around 10 tons of mushrooms, including varieties such as oyster and shiitake. During your experience, you will have the chance to observe over 250 species of wild mushrooms - welcome to Europe's largest mushroom exhibition!

Your visit culminates in a special feature: the troglodyte house. This area, hewn from limestone tufa, showcases a range of artifacts connected to mushroom cultivation from various parts of the globe.

Visiting Hours

The Mushroom Museum operates during the following hours:

April to September: 10 am to 7 pmFebruary, March, October, and November: 10 am to 6 pm

Family Ticket Options

This ticket option caters to groups of two adults with two children aged 6 to 17 or two adults with three children aged 6 to 17.