Exhibition plan
Download the plan here. (Pdf 52 ko, in French)

Exhibition brochure
Download the brochure, which contains the list
of items in the collection here. (Pdf 684 Ko, in French)

The activities program for the exhibition
Aluminium Age

Placing an emphasis on artistic creation, science and industry, “The Aluminium Age” exhibition traces the history of a metal that since its invention, now more than 150 years ago, embodies the futuristic ambitions of a society characterized by scientific and technological advances. Aluminium, a metal that is both commonplace and precious, is one of the planet’s most important elements, since it constitutes 8% of the Earth’s crust. It plays an important role in many industries, from aerospace to robotics, but also in haute couture, jewelry and modern furnishings.

"Aluminium in Shapes”, an truly artistic display, exhibits a collection of 163 items, brought together by the Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh. A four-part exhibit presented chronologically will allow you to discover the diverse uses of this metal:

1. The invention of aluminium
2. Competition and conflict
3. The modern ideal
4. Crossing borders

“Aluminium on the Scene” shows its origin and its presence in the Earth’s crust, explains the conversion and manufacturing processes, its principal properties and its industrial applications. In a setting defined by raw aluminium ingots, this second part showcases seven stations for fun investigations into the properties and technological issues related to manufacturing aluminium.

1. Curiosity corner: where is aluminium hiding?
2. Production line: from the rock to a metal
3. Discovery center: Al, a sacred metal
4. Laboratory: united we’re strong
5. Moving platform
6. Display case: a panorama of applications
7. Recycling: aluminium’s never-ending life cycle