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Musée archéologique du Minervois in Olonzac
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Musée archéologique du Minervois

Archaeological museum in Olonzac, run by an association: collections from prehistory to the Roman period, plus minerals and fossils.

Opening hours Wheelchair accessible
Musée archéologique du MinervoisOpening hours

About the museum

The Musée archéologique du Minervois is run by the Centre de recherche et de documentation du Minervois (CRDM), a popular education association based in Olonzac. The association carries out archaeological research, runs the museum and offers activities for the general public and for schools.

The collections bring together objects from excavations, from the Palaeolithic to the Roman period, as well as minerals and fossils. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, lectures, a colloquium and workshops for children and adults, for example on mosaic and pottery.

Highlights

  • Excavation finds from the Palaeolithic to the Roman period
  • Mineral and fossil collections
  • Mosaic and pottery workshops
  • Temporary exhibitions and lectures
Founded
1971
Operated by
Centre de recherche et de documentation du Minervois (CRDM)

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator: no information
  • Accessible restroom: no information
  • Accessible parking: no information
  • Service dogs welcome: no information
  • Tactile models & exhibits: no information
  • Sign language tours: no information
  • Easy-to-read materials: no information
  • Audio description: no information

The museum states that it welcomes visitors with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

Time neededapprox. 60 min
  • Family tours & workshops

Workshops for children (mosaic, pottery) and educational visits on request.

Getting there & parking

By public transit

Olonzac, Collège Antoine Faure · 3-min walk

Olonzac bus stop, Collège Antoine Faure, about 3 minutes’ walk away.

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Amenities & dining

  • Museum shop

Museum shop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Plan your visit

Guided toursyes
School programsyes
Good to knowSelf-guided, guided and educational visits on request, individually or in groups. Guided tours in French and English.

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