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ROMAN MUSEUM

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2025
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2025

A museum where the historical experience is fun and interactive, a rich visit that can be repeated several times.

Located opposite the Arènes, the Musée de la Romanité showcases Nîmes' rich archaeological collections through 65 multimedia displays (augmented reality, videos, interactive models). From the atrium, the remains of a monumental pediment recall the city's origins. A double-revolving staircase takes visitors from Gallic times to everyday Roman life, then to the Middle Ages and on to the present day, revealing the persistence of Romanity through time. It's an experience you'll want to return to again and again.

Designed by architect Elizabeth de Portzamparc, this fluid museum also houses a Mediterranean garden, a restaurant and a roof terrace with a 360° view of the city. Born of the discovery of two remarkable mosaics - Achilles and Pentheus - during excavations on the Allées Jaurès, the project led by mayor Jean-Paul Fournier aimed to provide a new showcase for Nîmes' ancient treasures, previously housed in the old archaeological museum.

The experience is designed to be fun and inclusive: booklets, children's videoguides, a tactile tour, sign language and FALC devices enable all visitors, including those with disabilities, to enjoy the visit to the full. The archaeological garden extends the outdoor exploration, and the terrace invites visitors to get a bird's eye view of history. A living museum, rooted in the city and open to all.

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Visited in october 2024
fantastique
De loin le plus somptueux musée archéologique de toute l'Occitanie, supérieur à son rival arlésien (remarquable mais un peu plus ancien dans sa conception) grâce notamment à sa muséographie exemplaire et à ses 65 dispositifs audiovisuels . On est loin ici de l'insipide NARBO VIA, le musée archéologique de Narbonne, de conception pourtant plus récente mais assez raté sous son architecture médiocre sans invention. Ici, l'architecture est flamboyante et le parcours très bien fléché remarquable. Si l'on peut, ne pas manquer la remarquable et émouvante exposition temporaire sur ACHILLE, le héros d'Homère, programmée jusqu'au 5 janvier 2025.
Visited in may 2024
Nous avons choisit la visite en route liberté et c'était très agréable de découvrir à notre rythme l'évolution Romaine et l'histoire de Nîmes. L'équipe était à l'écoute de nos questions.
Visited in may 2024
J ai adoré l exposition sur Achille mais hâte vous d y aller elle ne dure pas très longtemps sinon musee interactif films intéressants
Visited in may 2024
Muy enriquecedor sobre las raíces de la ciudad y su evolución hasta hoy
Visited in may 2024
Worth a visit, excellent exhibition. However, beware that on 3 day pass romanite you can only visit a site once. We were told by a member of staff that we could go out and return. No explanation that once entered you cannot re-enter.
Thank you for your reply. In response to your reply, it was not explained to us at reception on the day of our visit. We were informed that the pass was valid for 3 days.

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