[Former] Archeology Museum - Nimes
N 43° 50.267 E 004° 21.770
31T E 609561 N 4854758
Iron age and Gallo-Roman collections are dominant in this museum, with a host of everyday objects, including sigillated ceramics, bronze tableware, lamps, toilet and dress accessories and items related to various craft activities.
Waymark Code: WM2AN3
Location: Occitanie, France
Date Posted: 10/03/2007
Views: 69
Photography is permitted in this museum.
Housed in the former Jesuits' College, the archaeological museum is one of the largest in France.
Although it is tucked away in a corner, don't miss the Bellerophon mosaic. It was discovered in 1950 in Nimes. Also don't miss the scale models of ancient Nimes and the amphitheater.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free Entry
Opening days/times:
Open every day except Monday
From 10 a.m to 6 p.m
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Partly intact or reconstructed
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