Roman Museum in Avenches, Archaeological museum in Avenches, Switzerland.
The Roman Museum occupies a medieval tower built above the entrance of an amphitheater, displaying sculptures, mosaics, and stone inscriptions from ancient times.
The museum preserves artifacts from Aventicum, which served as the capital of Roman Helvetia during the second century of the Roman Empire.
The permanent exhibition features a replica of Emperor Marcus Aurelius's gold bust alongside fragments of a Roman organ and numerous everyday objects.
The museum offers free admission to all visitors and maintains different seasonal opening hours, with extended hours from April through September.
The museum collection includes stone inscriptions and architectural elements recovered from local residents who used amphitheater materials as building resources.
Location: Avenches
Part of: Roman Amphitheatre and Museum in Avenches
Website: http://aventicum.org
GPS coordinates: 46.88114,7.04322
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:03
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