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The Museum of Antiquities is a rewarding stop for art, history and curious minds. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About The Museum of Antiquities
The Museum of Antiquities in Rouen, also known as the Musée des Antiquités, is a museum that displays artifacts from ancient times. The museum is located in a former 15th-century convent, the Abbey of Sainte-Catherine, and its collections include Roman and Gallo-Roman artifacts, as well as items from ancient Egypt and the Near East. The museum's collection is divided into several sections, including a collection of ancient weapons and armor, a collection of Roman mosaics, and a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including sarcophagi and mummies. Other highlights include a Romanesque capital from the 11th century, a collection of medieval ceramics, and a collection of prehistoric tools and weapons. The museum also features a collection of paintings and sculptures from the 16th to the 19th centuries, as well as a collection of decorative arts from the same period. The museum's gardens, which were designed in the 19th century, provide a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of the museum's surroundings.
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