[Tentative] Museum Dauphinois

== Synopsis ==

New to Grenoble? Trying to learn about the local history & culture? Looking to beat the heat in Grenoble?

This is the place to learn (and cool down!)

Located in a former convent of Sainte-Marie d’en-Haut (dating back to 1600s), this museum features temporary/seasonal, as well as permanent exhibits regarding the region:

1. Basement: Chapel of Sainte-Marie d’en-Bas
2. Ground Floor, Cloister & 1st & 2nd floors: Seasonal Exhibits
3. 3rd Floor: Prehistoric nomadic tribes, or Gens de l'alpe ("Alpine People"), for example, the region of Queyras, that settled in this region and thrived in spite of the challenges of the geography
4. 4th Floor: Permanent: The ski industry and the 1968 Winter Olympics held in Grenoble.

Weather permitting, hopefully we can enjoy some of the outdoor garden space as well; feel free to bring light fare for a team-time picnic.

== Current Expositions/Exhibitions ==

https://musees.isere.fr/musee/musee-dauphinois
https://musees.isere.fr/expo/musee-dauphinois-exposition-pays-bassari?musee=34
Bassari Country exhibition consisting of a photo of a Djallonké mask
December 7 , 2024 => September 8, 2025
Committed to promoting encounters between the cultures of the world, the Musée dauphinois is turning towards the Bassari Country; a territory located in the south-east of Senegal and the north of Guinea and whose environmental and cultural wealth has earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2012.
Behind the term "Bassari" are several cultural minorities whose population is estimated at around thirty thousand people: Bassari, Bedik, Coniagui, Malinké and Djallonké. Drawing on an exceptional collection of objects and contemporary works, and served by a true scenographic gesture, the exhibition relates the history, cultural practices and contemporary issues of a territory in touch with the developments of its time.

== Plan ==

* We will meet at 09:45-10:00 at near the Fountain du Lion: The Old Bridge Irish Pub near the pedestrian bridge .
* 10:00 Begin walk up stairs to museum
* 10:15 Arrive at Musee
* 10:15 - 11:45 Museum Visit (1.5 Hours)
* 12:00 Arrive back at Fountain du Lyon
* [ Take a café / tea / snack ]

https://goo.gl/maps/M7qJfNsEUwiw612M7

At 10:00 sharp we'll walk/ascend the steps up to the Museum Dauphinoise (a 5-10 minutes' walk maximum).

NOTE: Entrance to Museum is free, but I recommend you help them by making a small donation at the box, or buy buying a gift at the boutique shop (send a post card for your family, for example)

Spend as much or as-little time in the museum as you want.

We will go together initially, and pair up French and non-French speakers to help with Translations.

== Additional Information / Web Links ==

You can read more about the current exhibits at:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_dauphinois
and:
https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/en/catalog/detail/musee-dauphinois-4808887/
and:
https://www.facebook.com/museedauphinois/
and:
https://musees.isere.fr/musee/musee-dauphinois
and:
https://www.instagram.com/museedauphinois/?hl=en

== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==

• 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ The group is about cultural exchange, language learning, education, active lifestyle --- and sure, also socializing and making platonic friends BUT NOT about flirting or speed dating! We want everyone to feel comfortable during our events. ⛔
• Be sure to support the museums by buying a small gift, even if just a Post Card to send home to the family and friends.
• Don't be (too) late 😇 We have a large 15 minute queue window. If you arrive after we depart, call my mobile and we'll find a way for you to connect with us down the road.
• If you finally can't join us, please unsubscribe from the event or at least write a message here to announce your cancellation. 💜 That way, we won't wait for you 💜
• 💟 You are responsible of your own health and security
• If you have any medical conditions that we should be aware of in an emergency, please feel free to contact me privately!
• 😷 COVID-19 rules at the moment: https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

If you have any questions, please ask! Feel free to send me a Private Message or on WhatsApp (+1-412-378-3823)