Located between Lausanne and Berne, the former capital of Roman Helvetia is a historical treasure and the Avenches Roman Museum, housed in a mediaeval tower overlooking the famous amphitheatre, explores this exceptional heritage.
The Roman Museum is dedicated entirely to Aventicum, the capital of Roman Helvetia. Surrounded by a 5.5 km wall with 4 gates and 73 towers leading up to the ramparts, Aventicum had a population of 20,000, a number that has never again been reached in the history of Avenches.
Opened in 1838, this museum is located in the 12th century fortified tower built on the Roman amphitheatre. It includes a display of mosaics and friezes and explores the history and romanisation of Aventicum and the private life of the Helvetii. The key piece of the collection is a gold bust of the Emperor Marc-Aurèle, found in 1939 in a pipe of the Cigognier sanctuary.
The remains of the theatre and amphitheatre, a temple, a sanctuary, the thermal baths of the forum or the east gate of Aventicum are permanently visible and accessible.
- Musée romain d'Avenches
- Tour de l'amphithéâtre
- 1580 Avenches - CH
Opening hours
From Feb 1, 2023 To Mar 31, 2023
- Tuesday
- 14:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 14:00-17:00
- Friday
- 14:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 14:00-17:00
- Sunday
- 14:00-17:00
From Apr 1, 2023 To May 31, 2023
- Tuesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-17:00
- Friday
- 10:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-17:00
From Jun 1, 2023 To Jun 30, 2023
- Monday
- 10:00-17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-17:00
- Friday
- 10:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-17:00
From Jul 1, 2023 To Sep 30, 2023
- Tuesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-17:00
- Friday
- 10:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-17:00
From Oct 1, 2023 To Oct 31, 2023
- Tuesday
- 14:00-17:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 14:00-17:00
- Friday
- 14:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 14:00-17:00
- Sunday
- 14:00-17:00
From Nov 1, 2023 To Jan 31, 2024
- Wednesday
- 14:00-17:00
- Thursday
- 14:00-17:00
- Friday
- 14:00-17:00
- Saturday
- 14:00-17:00
- Sunday
- 14:00-17:00
Practical information
Guided tours on request to Avenches Tourism
Open on Easter Monday and Pentecost
Closed on December 25, 26 and 31 and January 1st and 2nd
The museum remains open during the renovation of the amphitheatre.Prices
Price
- Entrance
- Free
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