Archéa - Musée archéologique

Museum
Sciences and technology
Archeological
Prehistoric
History
Earthenware and Terracotta

In the heart of a contemporary building, ARCHÉA invites people to discover our country through fascinating archaeological findings uncovered over the last forty years.

Nearly 750 objects, from prehistory to modern times, from 87 archaeological sites, are presented in a lively and interactive permanent exhibition.

Video terminals, digital projections, reconstructions, objects to handle and scale models to help you better understand this rich history.

ARCHÉA also provides a way to understand the day-to-day work of archaeologists through presentations, practical workshops, shows and archaeological site visits organised throughout the year, as well as two temporary exhibitions per year.

Opening and closing times

Every day throughout the year Opening hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 11 am and 6 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.

Rates

Individual rates

Adult: 3 to 3.50 €
Group adults: 70 to 120 €
Group children: 30 to 40 €.

Free entry for children < 26 years, people > 65, press, Job-seeker, children accompanied by an adult, disabled people, disabled people and accompanying persons.

Payment methods accepted

Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque

Reception

Services and facilities

Facilities

Air conditioning
Auditorium
Book shop
Car park
Parking nearby
Toilets

Services

Booking of general amenities
Educational visits
Guided tours
Shop
Wi-fi

Activities

Activity
Children's entertainment
Handicrafts workshops
Temporary exhibition

Languages

Spoken languages

English
French

Accessibility

Hearing disability
Mental disability
Physical disability
Visual disability

Hearing disability
Mental disability
Visual disability
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Even flooring with no obstacles
Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
Doors >=77 cm wide
Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Site, building totally accessible
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Incline >5% but reasonable
Visual alarm with flash light
Magnetic loop available at the reception
Reception staff trained in the French Sign Language
Presence of pictograms and / or simplified visuals
Documentation available in Braille
Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Obstacle-free access inside
Glare-free lighting throughout the site
Visible exterior pathways (contrast/relief) from PRM parking space to accessible entrance
Presence of sitting or standing areas

Accessible reception area (reception desk, elevators and inclined surfaces), 2 parking spaces reserved for disabled visitors at the side of the museum, 20 light canes available free of charge, free wheelchair, lockers and changing tables.

A magnetic loop available at reception, subtitling of all videos, a multimedia guide and an app to visit the entire permanent exhibition in French sign language, and the possibility of having a guide in LSF for group visits and workshops within a month if necessary.

Podotactile strips and ramps, thermoformed and Braille map of the permanent exhibition, tactile reproductions of objects, multimedia guide and ARCHÉA app accessible to accompanied visitors.

Systematic adaptation of tours and workshops for groups with special needs, in coordination with the referents, playful approach to archaeology and history, game booklets available at reception for self-guided visits, museum attentive to the needs of the mentally handicapped.