Archéa - Musée archéologique

  • Museum
  • History
  • Sciences and technology
  • Prehistoric
  • Archeological
  • Earthenware and Terracotta
Archea
Archea
Façade 2013

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

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.

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Contact information

  • 56 rue de Paris 95380 Louvres

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