Archaeological Museum Nîmes, Archaeological museum in Nîmes, France
The Archaeological Museum displays 5,000 artifacts across 9,200 square meters, featuring multimedia installations that detail the city's history through archaeological discoveries.
Founded in 1896, the museum presents collections spanning 25 centuries, from the 7th century BCE through the Middle Ages, documenting the evolution of Nîmes.
The museum exhibits Roman sculptures, mosaics, and daily objects that demonstrate the strong Roman influence on the development of Nîmes and its surroundings.
Located opposite the Roman amphitheater, the museum opens daily except Tuesdays from 10 AM, with extended hours until 7 PM during April through November.
The building features a translucent glass facade designed by Elizabeth de Portzamparc, with a rooftop terrace offering views of Nîmes monuments.
Location: Occitania
Location: Nîmes
Inception: 1896
Part of: Musée de la Romanité
Address: 13 Boulevard Amiral Courbet, 30000 Nîmes 30000
Phone: +33466767480
GPS coordinates: 43.83778,4.36278
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
Nîmes Cathedral
189 m
Porta Augusta
187 m
Grand Temple
104 m
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nîmes
15 m
Colisée, former cinema-theatre
114 m
Académie's mansion
138 m
Séguier mansion
215 m
André or de Brueys mansion
216 m
De Régis mansion
147 m
Villard mansion
188 m
De Chazelles mansion
167 m
Presbytère de la cathédrale mansion
218 m
Former Jesuits college
53 m
Former bishop's palace
194 m
Chapelle du collège des Jésuites de Nîmes
62 m
Nîmes Jesuits chapel
66 m
Rivet mansion
92 m
Nîmes cathedral
189 m
Jules Salles gallery
18 m
Grand-Rue N°15
69 m
Orangers street N°20
213 m
Orangers street N°21
201 m
Christian sarcophagus, Nîmes Cathedral
203 m
Mission cross (Nîmes cathedral)
196 m
Grand-Rue N°04
123 m
Maison, 4 rue de la Curaterie
117 m
Notre-Dame street N°17
209 m
Chapelle de la Salamandre
163 mReviews
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