Facing the 2000-year-old Arena in the heart of Nîmes, the Musée de la Romanité opened on 2 June 2018.
Facing the 2000-year-old Arena in the heart of Nîmes, the Musée de la Romanité opened on 2 June 2018.
A contemporary building designed by Elizabeth de Portzamparc, this new museum with an international reputation forms a fine setting for the some 5000 heritage works of exceptional value in terms of archaeology and art. It also features temporary exhibitions such as 'Gladiators: Heroes of the Coliseum' in summer 2018 that was focused on this fascinating period of history with which the town is strongly linked.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Musée de la Romanité is particularly attentive to the well-being of disabled persons who wish to visit the museum.
Entry and guided visit are free of charge with one accompanying person (guide dogs accepted)
The museum is 100% accessible, both inside and outside, in the garden and on the rooftop terrace.
Toilets and lifts are accessible to persons with limited mobility.
HOW TO REACH
• By car:
autoroute A9 or A54 exit Nîmes centre, follow ‘centre-ville’.
Parking: Park and ride from A54 (Caissargues) and then the Trambus, or parking in the city at ‘Parking Arènes’
• Trambus : Line 1 –Arènes stop (12 minutes from the A54 park and ride facility)
• Train : TGV station 5 minutes on foot
• Air : Nîmes- Garons Airport
ADMISSION
Visit to the Musée de la Romanité
Permanent displays
Entry: 8€
Reduced rate (conditions apply) : 6€
7-17-years olds : 3€
Free for children less than 7
Family pass: 19€
(2 adults and 2 children 7-17 years olds)
Single ticket – Valid for the whole day
Guided visit
A journey in Time
Entry to the museum included
Full rate: €12
Reduced rate: €9
7-17 year-olds: €6
Price of the visit for persons with free entry: €3
Family pass: €30
(2 adults and 2 children 7-17 years old)
Free for children less than 7
ADDRESS:
16 Boulevard des Arènes
30000 Nîmes
Languedoc-Roussillon
France