Étienne Lenoir’s engine comes back to life at the Slate Museum !
As part of the European Heritage Days, on 17 & 18 October the Slate Museum will showcase an exceptional piece of engineering history: a working reconstruction of the gas engine developed by Étienne Lenoir, a pioneer of the internal combustion engine and a forerunner of the modern automobile.
And the highlight: you’ll be able to see and hear the engine running!
Throughout the weekend, Haut-Martelange’s industrial heritage will come alive:
⚙️ Live demonstrations of Étienne Lenoir’s engine
🚂 Industrial train rides from 1 to 5 pm
🔥 Blacksmithing demonstrations
⛏️ Slate splitting and cutting demonstrations every hour from 1 to 5 pm
🎶 Sunday: concerts by the Estro Armonico Orchestra at 2:30 and 3:45 pm
☕ The BopeBistro will also be open – perfect for a relaxing break during your visit.
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October | 10 am–6 pm
Free access to the exhibition and demonstrations.
Come and see, hear and experience industrial heritage brought to life!
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