Live the historical EXPERIENCE
- 25 Centuries of history to explore
- 5000 Exceptional pieces
- 65 Multimedia devices
Plunge into the history of Nîmes
Let us guide you on a discovery of the Nîmes territory and everyday life of the people who lived here over 25 centuries…
Explore Nîmes in Roman times
Journey back to the origins of Nîmes, when the Gauls would worship the god Nemausus at the foot of the sacred source, then explore Nîmes in Roman times: monumental architecture, recreation of the living quarters of a Roman villa, statues and mosaics, everyday objects and objects related to worshipping the gods.
Your journey continues through the Middle Ages, through an imaginary world and a profound Christian faith engraved in stone. A display that will help you understand the influence of the Roman civilisation and the traces that can still be seen today, as permanent ancient references engraved into the history of Nîmes.
An interactive museum
The Musée de la Romanité is a new-generation interactive museum, thanks to the use of multimedia devices throughout the collections, for a surprising immersive experience and to see Nîmes in Roman times from a brand-new perspective.
This museum is located opposite the Arena of Nîmes and was designed in a contemporary style by architect Elizabeth de Portzamparc, with a glass covering draped over the facade, much like a wavy mosaic. The Musée de la Romanité is both a scientific and innovative museum, a real experience, with a book-gift shop, gourmet bistro-style restaurant overlooking the Arena, and a Mediterranean-style garden. Finally, there’s a breath-taking view of the most beautiful monuments of Nîmes from the 360° rooftop.
The Musée de la Romanité is the gateway to understanding Nîmes and the surrounding area
The Musée de la Romanité is much more than just a Gallo-Roman museum, it is also an archaeological museum where you can learn all about the Roman influence on the area throughout the centuries. Just like the other museums of Nîmes, it bears the “Musée de France” label. It is the biggest museum in the Gard and one of the most visited in the Occitanie region of France.
Agenda
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From to 31 March 2024 – ‘HOMO DETRITUS’ SERIES – Exhibition : The bins of History
Excerpt: This exhibition created by Inrap (the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research) takes a look at four bins from history: neolithic, Gallo-Roman, medieval and contemporary. Bins are the receptacles of all that people throw away and abandon. They have been present throughout history and, for archaeologists, offer a snapshot of life at the time they…
-Denis-Gliksman-Inrap-archeologue-Isabelle-Daveau.v1692778049.jpg "© Denis Gliksman, Inrap, archéologue Isabelle Daveau")
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– Living Memory. Oliver Laric
Guided tour
Theme Mémoire vive. Oliver Laric – From 21 April to 31 December 2023
Excerpt: Bringing contemporary art, digital technology and archaeology together, the exhibition ‘Living Memory. Oliver Laric’ gives the Musée de la Romanité the chance to highlight the appeal of Greco-Roman antiquity for today’s artists and enshrine the concept of a universal ancient heritage that is accessible to all. This guided tour allows you not only to explore the…
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– Découverte des collections permanentes
Guided tour
Excerpt: Do you like learning little historical facts, listening to funny anecdotes, and finding all the answers to your questions? Well then, what are you waiting for? Come and take the discovery guided tour of our permanent collections! Our tour guides will take you on a journey into Nîmes in antiquity… Every Saturday and Sunday – 3pm,…
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– Living Memory. Oliver Laric
Guided tour
Theme Mémoire vive. Oliver Laric – From 21 April to 31 December 2023
Excerpt: Bringing contemporary art, digital technology and archaeology together, the exhibition ‘Living Memory. Oliver Laric’ gives the Musée de la Romanité the chance to highlight the appeal of Greco-Roman antiquity for today’s artists and enshrine the concept of a universal ancient heritage that is accessible to all. This guided tour allows you not only to explore the…
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– Découverte des collections permanentes
Guided tour
Excerpt: Do you like learning little historical facts, listening to funny anecdotes, and finding all the answers to your questions? Well then, what are you waiting for? Come and take the discovery guided tour of our permanent collections! Our tour guides will take you on a journey into Nîmes in antiquity… Every Saturday and Sunday – 3pm,…
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– TALK : The Sculptures of the Musée de la Romanité: The Roots of the ‘Living Memory’ Exhibition
Conférence
Theme Mémoire vive. Oliver Laric – From 21 April to 31 December 2023
Free
Excerpt: The story of the ‘Living Memory’ exhibition begins with… ancient sculptures. To create his exhibition, Oliver Laric delved into the museum’s impressive stone collection, forming a bridge between contemporary art and classical art. We are offering you the chance to combine the exhibition with a talk about the pieces that inspired the artist. By Cécile Carrier,…
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– MUSÉO’KIDS AFTERNOONS : Take to the stage!
Guided tour and workshop for young audiences
Theme Goûters Muséo’kids
Excerpt: Guided tour & workshop for 6-10 year olds followed by an afternoon snack every second Wednesday of the month The Romans loved live shows, especially theatre. With the help of some everyday objects discovered during digs, this tour raises the curtains on a popular form of entertainment in Ancient Rome. What did the structures where plays…
-Emidio-Castri-Photographe-33-1024x682.v1692696576.jpg "Musée de la Romanité © Emidio Castri Photographe (33)")
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– Living Memory. Oliver Laric
Guided tour
Theme Mémoire vive. Oliver Laric – From 21 April to 31 December 2023
Excerpt: Bringing contemporary art, digital technology and archaeology together, the exhibition ‘Living Memory. Oliver Laric’ gives the Musée de la Romanité the chance to highlight the appeal of Greco-Roman antiquity for today’s artists and enshrine the concept of a universal ancient heritage that is accessible to all. This guided tour allows you not only to explore the…
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– Découverte des collections permanentes
Guided tour
Excerpt: Do you like learning little historical facts, listening to funny anecdotes, and finding all the answers to your questions? Well then, what are you waiting for? Come and take the discovery guided tour of our permanent collections! Our tour guides will take you on a journey into Nîmes in antiquity… Every Saturday and Sunday – 3pm,…
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– In Vino Veritas Tour & Wine Tasting
Animation
Excerpt: A unique event offering an insight into Roman wine… It’s a beverage dating back tens of thousands of years and still hugely popular today. But where did wine come from? How did people used to drink it? What customs were associated with it? A themed tour on the story of Bacchus and the ancient secrets of…
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– Living Memory. Oliver Laric
Guided tour
Theme Mémoire vive. Oliver Laric – From 21 April to 31 December 2023
Excerpt: Bringing contemporary art, digital technology and archaeology together, the exhibition ‘Living Memory. Oliver Laric’ gives the Musée de la Romanité the chance to highlight the appeal of Greco-Roman antiquity for today’s artists and enshrine the concept of a universal ancient heritage that is accessible to all. This guided tour allows you not only to explore the…
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– Découverte des collections permanentes
Guided tour
Excerpt: Do you like learning little historical facts, listening to funny anecdotes, and finding all the answers to your questions? Well then, what are you waiting for? Come and take the discovery guided tour of our permanent collections! Our tour guides will take you on a journey into Nîmes in antiquity… Every Saturday and Sunday – 3pm,…
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– Ask Yourself, Ask Us : Antiquity and Contemporary Art
Guided tour
Excerpt: Une visite tout public pour découvrir l’exposition « Mémoire vive. Oliver Laric » autrement, et la questionner de manière pertinente ou… impertinente ! En partenariat avec Carré d’Art-Musée d’art contemporain de Nîmes Mercredis 20 septembre, 18 octobre, 15 novembre – 15h — Durée : 1h Tarifs : 12€ (plein), 9€ (réduit), 6€ (7-17 ans), 3€ (adhérent) Offre famille…
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– Living Memory. Oliver Laric
Guided tour
Theme Mémoire vive. Oliver Laric – From 21 April to 31 December 2023
Excerpt: Bringing contemporary art, digital technology and archaeology together, the exhibition ‘Living Memory. Oliver Laric’ gives the Musée de la Romanité the chance to highlight the appeal of Greco-Roman antiquity for today’s artists and enshrine the concept of a universal ancient heritage that is accessible to all. This guided tour allows you not only to explore the…
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– Découverte des collections permanentes
Guided tour
Excerpt: Do you like learning little historical facts, listening to funny anecdotes, and finding all the answers to your questions? Well then, what are you waiting for? Come and take the discovery guided tour of our permanent collections! Our tour guides will take you on a journey into Nîmes in antiquity… Every Saturday and Sunday – 3pm,…
The museum newsletter
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The Musée de la Romanité awarded the Qualité Tourisme* label
Excerpt: The procedure began in the spring and the Musée de la Romanité in Nîmes was finally awarded the “Qualité Tourisme” label in October 2020. This French national label is valid for 5 years and is awarded following an audit to check more than 350 specific criteria, which is then validated by a visit from a ‘mystery…
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360° virtual tour: The Musée de la Romanité is coming to you!
Excerpt: You can now take a 360° virtual tour of the Musée de la Romanité, in partnership with Impakt 360, a digital start-up based in Nîmes and Montpellier, specialised in creating 360° immersive content. An exceptional experience up-close with the artworks and collections, to explore the museum in a whole different light… A real experience of a virtual…
MORE THAN A MUSEUM,
A real experience
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Architectural interaction
Admire architect E. de Portzamparc’s creation, that invites the town into the museum
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The rooftop
Admire the fabulous 360° view that awaits you from the rooftop, overlooking the city of Nîmes
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The Café du Musée
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The garden
Relax in the Mediterranean-style archaeological garden and find out how the plants came to be here and how they acclimatised.
