Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Orange

Om museet

Since 1933 the museum has occupied a 17th-century mansion opposite the Roman theatre. The building was erected by Georges Van Cuyl, a Dutchman in charge of the munitions of the castle of the princes of Orange, which stood on top of the Saint-Eutrope hill. The mansion has kept its original staircase, its windows, French-style ceilings and a fireplace with stucco decoration.

The route includes a Gallo-Roman section and a local history section. Visitors can see archaeological finds from the Roman theatre and Roman cadastral plans engraved on marble, exceptional documents showing how the Roman province was organised. It also covers the Middle Ages, with Count Guillaume au Cornet, then five centuries of the principality of Orange, ruled by Protestant princes. 18th-century painted cloths illustrate the printing of indiennes (printed cottons) at the Wetter factory.

In 1940 the town received a collection of works by the painter Albert de Belleroche and the British artist Frank Brangwyn, adding an artistic dimension to the museum. The collections also include a rich ensemble of furniture and decorative objects.

Højdepunkter

• Roman cadastral plans engraved on marble
• Archaeological finds from the Roman theatre
• History of the principality of Orange
• Works by Albert de Belleroche and Frank Brangwyn
• 18th-century painted cloths from the Wetter indienne factory

Permanent udstilling

• Collections permanentes d'histoire et d'art – Finds from the Roman theatre, a 1st-century Roman cadastre, medieval history and history of the principality of Orange, works by Frank Brangwyn and Albert de Belleroche.

Grundlagt

1933

Entrépriser & rabatter

The museum ticket is sold on its own or as a combined ticket with the Roman theatre. Entry is also free for journalists and tour guides with their professional card. An identity document is requested as a deposit for the audio guide of the Roman theatre.

Tilgængelighed

• Delvis kørestolsvenlig
• Elevator: ingen oplysninger
• Handicaptoilet: ingen oplysninger
• Handicapparkering: ingen oplysninger
• Servicehunde tilladt: ingen oplysninger
• Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
• Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger

The regional tourism portal indicates wheelchair access with assistance.

Børn og familie

Museet har ikke offentliggjort oplysninger om dette.

Transport & parkering

By car: motorways A7 and A9, exit Orange, or RN 7, exit Orange centre.

Service & spisesteder

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Arrangementer & udlejning

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