Departmental Museum of Ancient Arles

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Presentation

Built near the remains of the Roman circus in Arles, on the banks of the Rhône, the museum offers visitors a fascinating insight into archaeology.
Careful scenography, a chronological and thematic layout, models and floor plans make the city's ancient history, from prehistory to late Antiquity, accessible to all.

Since opening its doors in 1995, the museum has expanded to include an auditorium and the Roman-inspired Hortus garden, adjacent to the museum and the remains of the Roman circus.
Excavations in the Rhône have considerably enriched the collections, and an 800 m2 extension has been added to the building to present almost 500 objects relating to trade and navigation, including the 31 m-long barge Arles Rhône 3, which has been brought out of the river and restored, an impressive testimony to trade by river in Roman times. A policy of temporary exhibitions, general or thematic tours of the collections, courses and workshops for all types of public enable visitors to appreciate the richness of the archaeological heritage of which we are the heirs. A visit to the museum means stepping back in time to encounter tangible antiquity, and realizing just how close it is to us.

Conditions of access :

The Musée de l'Arles Antique has been awarded the Tourisme et Handicap label (except for the visually impaired).
Visits for adults and families (children aged 6 and over) with a guide and French sign language interpreter.
Reception and auditorium equipped with a magnetic induction loop.
Audio guide with amplifier.
Activities adapted for the mentally handicapped (tours and workshops). Themed tours. Tactile tour.
Reserved parking spaces in the museum parking lot.
All collections are wheelchair accessible. Loan of wheelchairs and canes.

Please note: visitors can leave their small luggage at the entrance.
Accessible for disabled
Opening period (s)From 01/01 to 31/12/2024 between 9.30 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
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  • categories :
    • Musée de France
General information
  • Parking :
    • Coach parking
  • Client profile :
    • Groups
  • Environments :
    • Town location
  • Visits :
    • you can visit it
  • Information panel language(s) :
    • French
    • English
  • Park :
    • Park
Accessibility
  • Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • "Tourism & Disability" Certification :
    • Mental disability
    • Physical disability
    • Hearing disability
Contact
Departmental Museum of Ancient Arles
Avenue de la 1er division Française libre
Presqu'Ile du Cirque Romain
13200
Arles
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Full price: 5 to 8 €.


Admission: €5 to €8.
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Musée départemental Arles antique
Avenue de la 1er division Française libre
Presqu'Ile du Cirque Romain
13200
Arles
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.672101
Longitude : 4.616086