Musée d'archéologie nationale, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
N 48° 53.875 E 002° 05.707
31U E 433679 N 5416502
[FR] Un musée consacré à l'archéologie de la France, créé par Napoléon III et installé dans le château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye [EN] A museum dedicated to the archeology of France, created by Napoleon III and located in the Saint-Germain château.
Waymark Code: WM37C4
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 02/22/2008
Views: 73
[FR] Ce musée présente environ 30 000 objets archéologiques, ce qui en fait une des plus riches collections d'Europe. Ces objets sont répartis en sept collections allant des origines de la Préhistoire (Paléolithique) à l'époque mérovingienne (VIIIe siècle). Il recèle dans ses réserves plus de deux millions d'objets.
[EN] About 30,000 archeological objects are on display at this museum, which makes it one of the richest collections in Europe. The objects are divided into seven collections beginning with the Paleolithic and ending with the Merovingian period.
The prehistorical section of the museum is outstanding. The bronze and iron age sections are also very good. The gallo-roman section could stand to be updated. Some exhibits are explained in English.
Theme:
Archeology of France
Street Address:
Musée d'archéologie nationale
Château - Place Charles de Gaulle
78105 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Tous les jours, sauf le mardi, de 10h à 17h15.
Daily except Tuesday from 10:00 to 17:15.
Cost: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
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