Volcano House
About This Museum
You won't believe this, but the Volcano House is built on the very road where lava from the Piton de la Fournaise once flowed. It's not your typical quiet museum; it's a completely interactive experience where you can feel the ground rumble in a 4D film and even control volcanic eruptions yourself. The whole place is designed to make you feel the raw power of the earth, with immersive rooms that plunge you into the heart of an eruption. It’s honestly more like a science adventure park than a stuffy collection of old rocks.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the stunning holograms that make magma plumes dance in mid-air, or the earthquake simulator that lets you experience what it's like when the planet shifts beneath your feet.
Visitor Information
It's super easy to find, just off the main RN3 road in Le Tampon. Definitely book ahead for their showings—the 4D movies are a huge hit and can get busy.
Architecture & Building
From the outside, it's a striking modern building with sharp, angular lines and dark materials that somehow look both sleek and ancient, almost like it was carved from cooled lava itself.
Contact & Location
Address: Ancienne Route Nationale 3, Le Tampon, Saint-Pierre, La Réunion, 97430, France
Phone: +262 262 59 00 26
Website: Visit Website
