Lapidary Museum

  • Museum
  • Sciences and technology
  • Archeological
  • Municipal museum
27 rue de la République, 84000 Avignon
The Lapidary Museum or the Antiquities Gallery of the Calvet Museum displays Greek, Roman, Gallo-roman and Paleochristian collections in a presentation that has been slowly renewed. The old chapel of the Jesuit College (XVIIth century), an example of the Baroque architecture, houses a rich collection.
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Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Gallo-roman and Paleochristian pieces are part of the collections, as well as a spectacular compilation of ancient Corinthian and Italic vases and numerous objects from the daily life such as funeral furniture, vases, glassware, jewelry and bronze objects.
The whole collection is a historical and artistic treasure, established in 1810 by a legacy from Esprit Calvet, acquisitions and gifts from the State, as well as objects found in archeological excavations in...

Services

Services

Temporary exhibition
Guided tours

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
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Rates

Rates

Free visits of the permanent collections.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

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Location

Location

Lapidary Museum
27 rue de la République, 84000 Avignon

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In centre of town
  • Town location
Updated on 06 December 2024 at 11:07
by Office de Tourisme Avignon Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 4615590)
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