The Museum of Art and Industry preserves the heritage resulting from the industrial activity of Saint-Étienne and its region. The collections linked to the armory, cycle and ribbon industries thus bring together many unique pieces in the world. This museum also retains a collection of decorative arts and fine arts with a wide variety of decorations and techniques..

Engaged in 2026 in an overhaul of the permanent journey which puts forward the dialogue between art and industry at the source of design, the museum has lent a few pieces from its funds for the exhibition Design in hand. From language toobject.