Orléans Historical and Archaeological Museum

Orléans, France

In one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in the city of Orléans is the Musée historique et archéologique de l'Orléanais. As is to be expected of a regional museum much of what is on display is the history of the Orléans area. Undoubtedly, the most spectacular feature is an exhibition of Gallic and Roman bronzes. The collection consists of 30 bronze objects. They were found in the Neuvy-en-Sullias commune about 30kms from Orlèans. In 1861 the objects were found quite fortuitously by workmen in a sand quarry, but the exact circumstances of their recovery are unclear. The hoard includes various animal, human and mythological figures.

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Address

Rue Sainte-Catherine 21, Orléans, France

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Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans (0,4 km)
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User Reviews

Def Tones (11 months ago)
Very small museum with very poor exposition for that kind of cities with such a reach history. Very friendly and helpful stuff though.

Bart Kolen (2 years ago)
The museum was only in french, therefore is was not as interesting as is could be.

R. Ant (3 years ago)
A small museum about some ancient findings og gallo roman period in the 2. floor and stone collection of "shoo signs" and porcelain in the 1. floor. Also and maybe most interesting is the exebition about ships and trade along the Loire river. It has some nice ship models to see. Entrance fee is aroung 6 Euro and you can use the tickets at 3 other museums. So good to keep the ticket! A visit takes about 1 hour. Descriptions are in French, but you can take translation handouts in every room. The stuff is helpful and friendly.

Mic Mic (3 years ago)
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Roel Brouwer (4 years ago)
A bit small with not as many artifacts as you’d expect

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