Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Orange

Over het museum

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.

Hoogtepunten

• 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

Vaste collectie

• 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.

Opgericht

1933

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

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.

Toegankelijkheid

• Deels rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift: geen informatie
• Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

The regional tourism portal indicates wheelchair access with assistance.

Kinderen & gezin

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Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

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

Service & horeca

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Evenementen & zaalverhuur

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