Musée des Battages A unique cultural institution in the heart of the Tarn

The Threshing Museum in Murat sur Vèbre is a unique cultural institution, located in the small town of Murat sur Vèbre, in the heart of the Tarn department, in the heart of the Haut Languedoc Regional Park. This museum is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of agricultural techniques and tools used in the past for threshing cereals.

Founded in the 1990s, it is part of an approach to promoting the rural and agricultural heritage of the region.

Lucien Cros, a passionate volunteer, will show you around this shed, which houses more than 130 tractors and agricultural machinery, some of which are unique. Visits are available by reservation at 0681066900.

Threshing, a crucial step in the wheat production cycle, consisted of separating the grains from the straw. This operation, which has evolved over the centuries, is retraced in detail at the museum.

Visitors can discover a vast collection of threshing machines and tractors, each as rare as the next and all in working order. Many brands are present there such as: Porsche, Renault, Vendeuvre, Bolinder Munktel, Société Française de Vierzon, Percheron, Lanz Bulldog, Diesel, Massey Fergusson echoing the history and evolution of field work.

Demonstrations, often organized during heritage days or local festivals, offer an immersive dive into the region's agricultural past.

Children and adults can see century-old machines and grasp the complexity and difficulty of agricultural work in the past.

The Musée des Battages in Murat sur Vèbre does not just preserve objects, it is also committed to passing on know-how.

Finally, the museum is a dynamic player in local life. It actively participates in cultural events in the region and collaborates with other heritage institutions to promote the rich agricultural heritage of the Tarn. Thanks to its commitment, the Musée des Battages in Murat sur Vèbre succeeds in reviving an essential part of rural history, while offering visitors an enriching and educational experience.

The Threshing Committee is organizing the following events in 2024:

• Threshing Festival on Sunday, August 10
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• Traditional Os meal on December 15 in the “Little Train” room

Come visit this unusual museum or participate in the events of this association which deserves attention.