Museum of ancient Arles and Provence — Attraction in Arles

Located just outside the old city of Arles...about a 15 minute walk from the edge of the city or a 4 minute drive...this is a spacious and modern museum focusing on the Roman history of Arles. While the show case is the old freight barge recently unearthed and proudly displayed I found the models representing the important structures within Arles to be more fascinating as it gave a sense of scale and perspective.

The museum does not take a lot of time to walk through, about 30-45 minutes and if you are into Roman history than it is certainly a worthwhile visit.

PARKING: There is small lot on site (about 40 spots) + an additional lot up the street (less than 5 minute walk) for another 65 spots. If during peak season and you had already found a parking spot in the city, I would think it would be better to walk from the city than to attempt finding a...

Amazing museum where the galo Roman history seems in motion again. You will discover what was life behind the legacy of the magnificent monuments of this important Roman city and country side. Facing the facts that life was not so different from ours and how sofisticted and organized the roman world was (fluvial transportation and outstanding restauration to highlight as you will see). Because somewhere, we are all the barbarian heirs of that glorious civilization which has been able for centuries to integrate the best of all their comptempory world (Greek, Egyptian, Celtics, Persian, Iberian, African etc.) and unify all those people for the glory of what Rome was simbolizing to all. A real achievement that no other nation or empire has been able to...

Very well made museum in Arles!

The central piece of the exposition is the "Arles Rhône 3" an ancient Roman boat found less than 15 years ago. A 31-meter boat found in the Rhône in 2004. The discovery and restoration of the boat is displayed in a very well made movie.

The rest of the exposition displays great pieces of the ancient Arles and its surroundings. Actual pieces of buildings, statues, model, mosaics, etc...

The museum is not too big not too small. Very accessible for wheelchair and for kids. The friendly staff at the entrance will either suggests a guided visit with the kids or to provide you with a tablet that the kids can use to guide themselves in the museum.

Overall this is a great museum to visit while in Arles...