Musée archéologique Henri-Prades

Musée archéologique Henri-Prades is an archaeological museum in Lattes housing objects from an ancient site that reveal settlement patterns spanning more than 2000 years. The building displays permanent collections alongside rotating exhibitions that illustrate daily life, trade goods, and cultural interactions from that long period.

The institution opened in 1986 to document finds from a nearby archaeological site occupied from the 6th century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Excavations at that location revealed how deeply connected this coastal settlement was to wider Mediterranean trade networks and cultural exchange.

The exhibits reveal how people in this region traded and lived with distant Mediterranean societies, making connections between local and wider ancient worlds visible. Walking through, you notice how much contact and exchange shaped daily life thousands of years ago.

The museum sits in Lattes and is reachable on foot or by public transport, with parking available nearby for those traveling by car. The building is accessible for wheelchair users, allowing comfortable movement through the permanent displays and temporary exhibitions.

A striking feature is the full-size reconstruction of an ancient dwelling, showing how residents actually lived in this region long ago. Visitors can also experience ancient perfumes and scents that create a sensory connection to that distant past.

Location: Lattes

Official opening: 1986

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-12:00,13:30-17:30; Tuesday off; Holidays,Saturday,Sunday 14:00-18:00; April 01-October 31 Saturday,Sunday 14:00-19:00; January 01,May 01,July 14,August 15,November 01,December 25 off

Phone: +33467997720

Website: http://museearcheo.montpellier3m.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.56611,3.90861

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25