Musée de la Romanité

Visit the Musée de la Romanité (Museum of Romanity) for a journey through 2500 years of history, discovering Nîmes, the “French Rome”.

Explore the Musée de la Romanité (Museum of Romanity) and go on a unique journey through 25 centuries of history, at the heart of the ‘French Rome’.

Facing the Nîmes Arena, experience history through 5000 exceptional works and 65 multimedia devices spanning pre-Roman, Roman, and medieval periods. It offers visitors a unique immersion into Roman civilization in the Mediterranean.

This innovative museum, with contemporary architecture designed by Elizabeth de Portzamparc, is a vibrant place with its restaurant, Mediterranean garden, and rooftop offering a 360° view of the city.

It creates a strong architectural dialogue between these two buildings separated by two thousand years of history.

The Musée de la Romanité goes beyond mere exhibition: it is designed as an entry point for understanding the city and its history.

Musée de la Romanité : An Innovative Museum with 5000 Exhibited Works

This internationally renowned museum provides a splendid setting to present over 5000 heritage works, showcasing exceptional archaeological and artistic value, across more than 3000 m² (of the 9000 m² available).

These works invite a unique historical experience through 25 centuries of history, thanks to immersive museography (65 multimedia devices).

Discover the virtual tour of the museum.

Musée de la Romanité : More than a Museum, a Place of Life…

A true living space with its restaurant, La Table du 2, and its Mediterranean garden.

This 3,500 m² public green space is organized into three layers corresponding to the major periods (Gallic, Roman, and Medieval) of the museographic journey.

For each level, the trees, shrubs, and perennial plants have been chosen based on their time of introduction, influenced by exchanges, influences, and occupations.

Finally, the green rooftop (roof-top) is the high point of the ascent. It completes the visit by offering a belvedere with a 360° view of Nîmes, with the Arena prominently in the foreground.

2024 Temporary Exhibition at the Musée de la Romanité : ‘Achilles and the Trojan War’

2024 Exhibition ‘Achilles and the Trojan War’ from April 26, 2024, to January 5, 2025.

Musée de la Romanité in Nîmes will honor Achilles, the legendary hero of Greek mythology, with its new exhibition starting in spring 2024.

This fascinating exhibition on the myth of Achilles traces the hero’s journey from his birth to his death, including his participation in the Trojan War.

It features a rich collection of works from the museum, including a monumental mosaic of over 30 m² depicting the episode of Achilles at Skyros, which has never been displayed in the collections since its restoration in 2010.

The immersive exhibition allows visitors to delve into the world of Achilles and discover the different facets of this complex and fascinating hero.

Also, find the broader cultural agenda of the Museum of Romanity (exhibitions, unique visits, workshops, conferences, etc.).

A rich and varied program for all ages to (re)discover the museum and its collections in new ways throughout the year!

Extend your journey into antiquity in Languedoc

Languedoc is an essential destination for lovers of the Roman world. Indeed, many ancient monuments, museums, and archaeological sites testify to a time when Languedoc (Nîmes, Narbonne) held a significant place.