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Musée Romain de Vallon

The Musée Romain de Vallon in Vallon, Switzerland, presents the remains of a Roman villa with its exceptional mosaics and wall paintings. The museum displays two remarkable mosaics, including the Bacchus and Ariadne mosaic and the hunting (venatio) mosaic, as well as a lararium with around fifteen bronze statuettes of Celtic, Greco-Roman and Egyptian deities. A scale model reconstructs the 3rd-century Roman dwelling, and the museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers workshops for children, most designed for ages 7 and up, with some activities available from age 4. During school holidays, playful activities for children aged 7 to 12 are organised, including a museum visit, workshop and snack.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-17:00
Thursday
13:00-17:00
Friday
13:00-17:00
Saturday
13:00-17:00
Sunday
13:00-17:00

Admission fees

6 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Free admission up to age 16.
4 CHF
Groups of 10 or more: CHF 4 per person.

Contact

Webpage
museevallon.ch
Email
contact@museevallon.ch
Address
Carignan 6, 1565 Vallon

Access

Nearby stops

  • Vallon, Musée romain100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
1h 2m
Lausanne
1h 27m
Bern
1h 34m
Thun
1h 50m
Olten
1h 55m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available in languages other than French?
    Yes, guided tours are offered in French, German or Italian and are suitable for both adults and children.
  • Are the museum and its toilets accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, the museum and its toilets are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, visits outside opening hours are possible on request, for example for groups.
  • Are there workshops for children at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers various workshops, most of which are designed for children aged 7 and up, with some activities available from age 4. Each workshop includes a guided tour of the museum and a snack.