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National Archaeological Museum

Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Wander through 30,000 years of human history inside a Renaissance royal castle. The National Archaeology Museum traces France's past from Paleolithic tools to Merovingian treasures, with hands-on workshops that let kids handle artifacts and uncover ancient secrets.

Royal castle setting
Extensive prehistory collections
Family-friendly workshops
Hands-on activities

Tips

🖐️"we don't just look: we manipulate, we observe closely... we live history" (Kidiklik)
🏛️spot the Dame de Brassempouy, oldest known human face carving
🌳stroll Le Nôtre's terrace for panoramic Paris views

National Archaeological Museum

1 Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France

+33 1 39 10 13 00

Free

musee-archeologienationale.fr

Upcoming at National Archaeological Museum

Friday, Jun 12
D'un Monde à l'Autre - Visite guidée

D'un Monde à l'Autre - Visite guidée

June 12 at 3:45pm

Trace a Roman city's thousand-year transformation from antiquity to medieval times through emblematic archaeological treasures. This guided tour reveals Autun's pivotal moments via artifacts that bridge two worlds.

Saturday, Jun 13
Visite guidée familiale de l'exposition "Les Maîtres du Feu"

Visite guidée familiale de l'exposition "Les Maîtres du Feu"

June 13 at 11am

Step into a real castle and discover how ancient metalworkers changed European history. "Les Maîtres du Feu" brings the Bronze Age to life with a family-friendly guided tour and a game booklet that keeps kids engaged from start to finish.

La mosaïque en Gaule romaine

La mosaïque en Gaule romaine

June 13 at 2pm

Kids become ancient Roman artisans for an afternoon, crafting their own mosaic masterpiece using real tesserae techniques. They'll learn how Greeks used pebbles and Romans perfected the art, then take home a unique creation.

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