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

Temporary exhibition
Guided tours

Quality standards

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Rates

Free visits of the permanent collections.
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Openings

From 2 January 2024 until 29 February 2024 - Closed on monday
From 1 March 2024 until 31 May 2024 - Closed on monday
From 1 June 2024 until 30 September 2024 - Closed on monday
From 1 October 2024 until 31 October 2024 - Closed on monday
From 1 November 2024 until 31 December 2024 - Closed on monday

Location

Lapidary Museum
27 rue de la République, 84000 Avignon

Spoken languages

  • French

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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