A modern museum with lots to see. Very helpful and friendly staff, no problem with just English. The barge is especially worth to look a bit closer on. The only let down was that many signs of the exhibits are in French only... Google lens works well but is a bit tiring in the long run.

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 parking spot.

Beautiful museum showing a lot of history. Great for kids too. Great visit. Self guided with audio guide possible

This was a fantastic museum on the Roman history of Arles and Provence. I was highly surprised about the quality of the exhibits. Not all are translated into English, but the major ones are. Very well laid out. This museum places quality above quality. Easy to see within a 2 hour window or less, if you need to push it. Within walking distance of city center. There is on-site parking if you are driving.

An interesting museum going into the background of the Romans. Probably one to two hours of wandering. Some amazing mosaics from floors of villas along with a wooden boat that was actually pulled up from the bottom of the Rhône. A bit tuned towards French but enough English for us to understand. Nice stop.

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 (or the area).

Great archeological museum about the Roman history of the region of Arles, France. Artifacts including some fabulous mosaics and a 2000 year old barge pulled from the bottom of the Rhone. Also has models of the Arles colosseum and theatre. You can visit those ruins in Arles also.

(Translated by Google) Small Gallo Romain Arlésien museum. Very diverse artefacts found in the region. We quickly go around but it's still very pleasant. 2 centerpieces: one of the most beautiful bust of Caesar and a magnificent 30m barge in breathtaking condition! Small film on this find with method of conservation to see !! (Original) Petit musée Gallo Romain Arlésien. Des artefacts trouvés dans la région très diverses. On y fait vite le tour mais cela reste très agréable. 2 pièces maîtresses : l un des plus plus beau buste de César et un magnifique chaland de 30 m dans un état époustouflant! Petit film sur cette trouvaille avec méthode de conservation à voir!!

On our trip, we stopped for a few days in beautiful Arles. With my wife, we also visited the museum, especially famous for the discovery of a Roman head, which is said to be Caesar's. The other finds, the ship and the statues are also exceptional.

Fascinating display highlighting the history of Arles from the Late Neolithic through the decline of the Romans. So many New discoveries just in this century like the 30 m barge uncovered after a flood in the Rhône in 2002. Most descriptions are not in English so I would suggest getting the auto guide which was excellent. Loved the open and spacious building layout conducive to letting your eye lead you to the next interesting exhibit. I did not find the large area of sarcophagus at the end very interesting but the tiles were. Great bargain with the Arles monument and museum pass, Take “A” bus for 1 euro from George Clemenceau Boulevard.

Brilliant museum. Well worth a visit if you like Roman history. Remains of a Roman circus also.

A wonderful experience the Roman boat was worth the trip alone Wow incredible a must see if you’re anywhere near the area. Looking forward to coming back.

Went here after a bicycle tour of Arles, which documented and tied together and further explained all we'd seen, plus added much

Worth the short walk from the centre, this stunning museum has remarkable reminders of the Roman past of Arles. The early Christian sarcophagi are just wonderful and I've never seen anything like the cargo ship recovered from the river bed.

Very interesting museum. It's worth a visit

A must see in Arles... What I did not exactly like is the audio guide. I think it could have been done better. Other than this, the museum is very nice. The main attraction is the roman commercial transport ship found in the Rhone. The documentary regarding the restauration of the ship is amazing.

(Translated by Google) Alright no people (Original) Très bien pas de monde

(Translated by Google) Very interesting visit ... I really appreciated (Original) Visite très intéressante... j'ai beaucoup apprécié

Better than expected. Lacks some English though (most of the descriptions are in French only). The gardens nearby are very nice!

(Translated by Google) Very good, excellent welcome wearing the compulsory mask, at the moment works (Original) Très bien , accueil excellent port du masque obligatoire, en ce moment travaux

Ots very nice if you are interested in history or know something about the roman empire. If not it's time to pick up a book you uneducated coxcomb

Fascinating and unexpected collection of ancient Roman artifacts found here. Superb facilities and a well-maintained grounds make this a must-visit in Arles.

Amazing artefacts in this museum with about 40% of panels translated into English (and Spanish) - it was frustrating that the rest of the panels were French only and quite technical language. But it is definitely worth a visit - some of the stuff is superb

Great setting. Good collection. Nice for kids and adults.

(Translated by Google) Tour with very explanatory guide without boredom, very pleasant and informative (Original) Visite avec guide très explicatif sans ennui très agréable et instructive

With Arles' strong Roman Imperial presence, this is a must see! Unexpected exhibits include a Roman cargo-ship excavated from the nearby river. The museum includes displays of most aspects of life and death. The mosaics are a must see, as are the examples of gold and silver jewelry. Also unexpected is a verified life-bust of Julius Caesar that was found nearby. If you are interested in Romans, this museum needs to be on your bucket-list.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and large space (Original) Belle et grand espace

Great museum on Roman history in Arles. The models are exquisite. Get the audio tour if you are English only!

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 realize since...

So many amazing sarcophagi! Most I’ve ever seen in one room in a public place.

We went on a night where entrance was free. But what is contained is worth paying for. Remnants of antiquity... A history over 2000 years old telling it's story. The ancient people were much more amazing than we see in movies and hear in stories.

Interesting and modern museum. Nice complement to visiting all Arles sights. Friendly staff with an extra star to the helpful guard that supported us with securing our bikes.

Great museum of Roman art and antiquities in Arles. The big barge and the almost perfectly preserved mosaics are unique objects, that you will only find here.

An absolutely superb museum, we were fascinated by the range and type of exhibits, which are well laid out and with clear information. The Roman boat, recovered from the mud of the river Rhone nearby was a particular favourite. There are also well-reconstructed mosaics and a huge number of sarcophagi The building is modern and spacious, so even though we were on a day when entry was free we did not feel crowded. Highly recommended to anyone who is even remotely interested in the times around the Roman period in Provence.

Really really good museum, totally worth a visit!

Modern archeological museum, an easy walk from the centre of Arles. Rhone Barge #3, a flat-bottomed boat from Roman times, is a wonderful sight. But also spend some time with the mosaics and the fantastic collection of sculptured sarcophagi!

Really outstanding permanent exhibits. Don't miss the film showing how they rescued the Roman boat and restored it. Amazing feat!

Very informative and entertaining! Highly recommended for all ages!

A museum with a retro vibe. Loads of relics to see and the barge and the film on how it was retrieved and restored was fascinating

Very nice Museum. Many Roman artifacts. Good audio guide with plentiful information. Would have preferred with headphones. All texts are in French though.

Whao... we visited many roman museums but we were shocked by this one and saw unseen things... lots to see and enjoy within a modern space... the boat is just incredible... Nice welcome... Great and easy parking... be ready to be taken away from time and spend hours there... hey people thanks for your smiles

An overwhelming amount of information and exhibits to take in. Really need several visits to appreciate it all. The video about how the Roman wooden barge was recovered and restored is truly fascinating in particular. Seeing how Arles developed in Roman times also gives a whole new level of insight when walking around the town too. Highly recommended.

Best ship discovered on the bottom of the Arles. It's 200 ft long and amazing.

A modest entry fee gets you in to a modern and light exhibition of a wide variety of artifacts, including sarcophagi, sculptures, architectural pieces and quite a bit found at the bottom of the Rhône river. Plenty of dioramas showing how things looked in the past. If you don't read French well, then get the audio guide as only a small part of the text is in English.

Parfait le personnels accueillant souriant et aimable le lieu est propre et bien entretenu qu'en à l'expo toujour aussi magnifique merci pour les jours festival gratuit cela m'a permis de le faire découvrir à mes petits enfants ils ont adorés le coin ludique et ses intervenants merci encore pour le beau jardin hortus

(Translated by Google) Large, bright, suitable for children, warm welcome (Original) Vaste, clair, adapté aux enfants, accueil chaleureux

(Translated by Google) A very interesting museum on ancient art in Arles and the region. With the statue of Caesar as a nail and a magnificent period barge (Original) Un musée très intéressant sur l'art antique à Arles et dans la région. Avec en clou la statue de César et une magnifique barge d'époque

(Translated by Google) superb museum with unique pieces including a boat leaving the Rhône. worth the detour (Original) superbe musée avec des pièces uniques notamment une barque sortie du Rhône. mérite le détour

(Translated by Google) Between permanent and temporary exhibitions, you can easily spend between 2 and 3 hours without realizing it. The 30m barge is worth the trip on its own. (Original) Entre expositions permanentes et temporaires, on y passe facilement entre 2 et 3 heures sans s'en rendre compte. Le chaland de 30 m vaut le voyage à lui seul.

(Translated by Google) Pleasant museum, airy, bright, beautiful presentation, featuring the barge (Original) Agréable musée, aéré, lumineux, belle présentation, avec en vedette le chaland

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum, complete and well presented. I really liked the many models and the boat is impressive. (Original) Très beau musée, complet et bien présenté. J'ai beaucoup aimé les nombreuses maquettes et le bateau est impressionnant.

(Translated by Google) This museum is admirable, bright, spacious and very interesting! You can easily spend two to four hours there and you will understand perfectly at the end of your visit why Arles was nicknamed the little Rome of Gaul! I highly recommend! (Original) Ce musée est admirable, lumineux, spacieux et très intéressant ! Vous pourrez facilement y passer deux à quatre heures et vous comprendrez parfaitement à l'issue de votre visite pourquoi Arles était surnommée la petite Rome de la Gaule ! Je recommande chaudement !

(Translated by Google) Magnificent to discover / make discover antiquity to children. (Original) Magnifique pour découvrir/faire découvrir l'antiquité aux enfants.

(Translated by Google) The collection is impressive and rich and very well staged by theme GO FOR IT WORTH IT. (Original) La collection est impressionnante et riche et très bien mise en scène par thématique ALLEZ-Y CELA VAUT LA PEINE.

(Translated by Google) A little disappointed with the contents of the museum, I am left on my hunger at all levels for you to see (Original) Un peu déçu par le contenu du musée je reste sur ma faim à tout niveau à vous de voir

(Translated by Google) very well (Original) très bien

Superbe musée, autant passionnant pour les enfants que pour les adultes. Exposition temporaire " gladiateurs et gladiateurs " très ludique.

L'accueil téléphonique et sur place est excellent. Par contre, en venant avec des enfants, nous nous sommes sentis surveillés de près, de très près, et de façon assez peu discrète par les employés du musée. Habituée aux musées Lyonnais, ou d'ailleurs, plutôt accessibles et bien pensés pour les enfants, proposant par exemple des carnets de jeux-decouverte du musée pour atteindre le jeune publique, j'ai été surprise que ce musée ne fasse aucun effort particulier pour toucher les enfants, au point que ça en devienne gênant car la seule attention directe dont ils ont été l'objet a été d'être interpellés alors qu'ils s'amusaient avant l'entrée de l'exposition pour patienter pendant que leurs parents prenaient des renseignements... Sans compter que la collection n'a que peu d'attraits particuliers, hormis une restauration d'une rare mais quelconque péniche antique repêchée au fond du Rhône, maigre trésor dont on fait toute une histoire qui n'intéressera que les quelques spécialistes... Cela dit, les maquettes sont de très grande qualité et passionnantes à observer, j'aurais aimé plus d'explications écrites pour répondre aux questions de mon aînée de 4 ans. Bref, à voir peut-être une fois, mais pas deux. J'espère avoir l'occasion de visiter le jardin un jour, en ce moment il est malheureusement inondé.

Magnificent. A museum not to be missed showing to Roman history of Arles. Well curated and displayed delightfully with enough information plus very knowledgeable staff, keen to assist, throughout. Plenty parking and we'll worth the detour out of the town.

Beautifully curated and laid out. My favourite area was the ship raised from the bottom of the Rhone together with all the amazing artefacts found in the silt - glassware, jewellery, amphorae etc. Also loved the spaciousness of the exhibition that allowed you to wander among the exhibits and gasp in awe. Another highlight is the museum garden that houses loads of information about the Roman attitude to gardening and outdoor leisure.

A museum which seemed to have a nice collection but didn't want to share it with non-french speakers. That is certainly their right. Our only response is not to go and pay their admission. I wish I had followed my own advise.

Interesting not only for those who loves history in general, but also for those who is fascinated by Ancient Roman culture and Arles city past! By the way, the staff there is very friendly and ready to help, so you can easily get information about many things you want to know about this modernistic looking museum and it's exhibitions.

A well done museum not to be missed with many artifacts, good labels in French and English. Most interesting was a wooden boat from Roman times.

The museum is good and can see they put a lots of efforts in it especially the good job on the boat! However, it could be much better if they can put “English” for the explanations and not merely French.. we didn’t learn anything from the museum except the movie has English subtitles..

I visited here with my partner and this museum is truly a gem. Even though they are still renovating, they are still open now. It was good. Worth every penny.

(Translated by Google) Interesting to visit (Original) Intéressant à visiter

(Translated by Google) Nice little museum. The remains of the ship and its reconstruction are stunning. (Original) Joli petit musée. Les restes du navire et sa reconstitution sont épatants.

(Translated by Google) What beautiful antiques inside. The explanations on the windows are clear. The magnificent boat. A little disappointed by the size of Caesar's head ... small (Original) Que de belles antiquités à l'intérieur. Les explications sur les vitrines sont claires. Le bateau magnifique. Un peu déçu par la taille de la tête de César..petite??

(Translated by Google) General location ? (Original) Endroit général ?

(Translated by Google) Closed Tuesdays ? traveling for nothing (Original) Fermé le mardi? déplacement pour rien

(Translated by Google) very informative museum very nice I recommend there are also guides at your disposal they are brilliant (Original) musée très instructif très chouette je recommande il ya aussi des guide a votre disposition ils sont génial

(Translated by Google) Pleasant without being crowded worth a look (Original) Agréable sans être bondé vaut le coup d'oeil

(Translated by Google) An incredible collection. Do not miss this visit. A pure happiness !! (Original) Une collection incroyable. Une visite à ne pas manquer. Un pur bonheur !!

(Translated by Google) A place that makes sense. Very well organized museum, presenting exceptional and varied objects (statues, barge, mosaics, sarcophagi) retracing the ancient history of Arles with entertainment for children. The setting is pleasant between Rhône, remains of the circus and greenery. My 11 year old son wanted to go back! From my point of view, this is the main tourist attraction in Arles. Do not miss ! (Original) Un lieu qui a du sens. Musée très bien agencé, présentant des objets exceptionnels et variés (statues, chaland, mosaïques, sarcophages) retraçant l'histoire antique d'Arles avec une animation pour les enfants. Le cadre est agréable entre Rhône, vestiges du cirque et verdure. Mon fils de 11 ans a souhaité y retourner ! De mon point de vue, il s'agit de la principale attraction touristique d'Arles. À ne pas manquer !

(Translated by Google) An exceptional place. We chose the guided tour which is very instructive on the life of Arles and Provence during the Roman period. The restorations are of high quality, and the mosaics are superb. The museum has a large amount of works, including a huge barge fully restored. I highly recommend to anyone interested in art and the Roman period, you will not be disappointed (Original) Un lieu exceptionnel. Nous avons choisi la visite guidée qui s'avère très instructive sur la vie d'Arles et de la Provence pendant la période romaine. Les restaurations sont de grande qualité, et les mosaïques superbes. Le musée bénéficie d'une grande quantité d'oeuvres, dont un immense chaland intégralement restauré. Je recommande vivement à tous ceux qui sont intéressés par l'art et la période romaine, vous je serez pas déçus

The museum houses precious objects and the visit is interesting for all ages. But the website is a little old (?).

Wow, wow ... and wow again. It was well worth the almost 40 min walk from my hotel. The amazing Roman artefacts of the area are beautifully exhibited ...and not in a boring manner. Many of them are huge; but are well-spaced allowing one to appreciate each one. The sarcophagi are totally amazing; the reclaimed shipwreck is most interesting. If you have the slightest interest in Romania archaeology, this is the place to be.

(Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superbe

(Translated by Google) A museum to absolutely visit BEFORE visiting the city, in order to have a better vision and knowledge of the city from Roman times to the present day. There are treasures discovered at the bottom of the Rhône including a barge 30 meters long (see my photos). There is also the only bust of Julius Caesar known to date. (Original) Un musée à visiter absolument AVANT de visiter la ville, afin d'avoir une meilleure vision et connaissance de la ville à l'époque romaine jusqu'à nos jours. Il y a des trésors découverts au fond du Rhône dont un chaland de 30 mètres de long (voir mes photos). Il y a aussi le seul buste de Jules César connu à ce jour.

The Roman barge is the centrepiece

(Translated by Google) Very very beautiful museum !!! (Original) Très très beau musée !!!

(Translated by Google) Very educational and welcoming staff (Original) Très pédagogique et personnel accueillant

(Translated by Google) Very informative, unfortunately, only in French with some English (Original) Sehr infornativ leider nur auf Französchisch mit teilweise anteil von Englisch

(Translated by Google) Exceptional museum. Magnificent mosaics, beautiful statues and many models. A must see ! (Original) Musée exceptionnel. Mosaïques magnifiques, belles statues et de nombreuses maquettes. A voir absolument !

(Translated by Google) Very large museum, very bright for the whole family (Original) Très vaste musée, très lumineux 'pour toute la famille

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum (Original) Très beau musée