This summer, as part of the Arelate Festival, the Arles Antique Departmental Museum is offering a varied program open to everyone, combining culture, heritage, cinema, astronomy, and adventure. With guided tours, fascinating talks, and fun activities, enjoy a month of August dedicated to discovery.<\/p>\n
– Prelude to the P\u00e9plum Film Festival
\nSaturday, August 15, starting at 6 p.m. \u2013 Hortus Garden
\nFree<\/p>\n
Before the P\u00e9plum Film Festival kicks off, come enjoy a relaxing time with family or friends in the lush setting of the Hortus Garden. On the program: a relaxation area, games, and an outdoor screening of the famous animated film *Asterix and Cleopatra* (1968) under the stars.<\/p>\n
– Event: Heads in the Stars
\nFriday, August 21 at 8:00 p.m. \u2013 Museum Rooftop
\nFree<\/p>\n
The museum invites you to a special evening exploring the mysteries of the sky. Astrophysicist Jean-Pierre Luminet, emeritus research director at the CNRS and author, will speak with Alain Charron, chief curator and deputy director of the museum. A fascinating discussion exploring the connections between science, the universe, and the imagination.<\/p>\n
– Guided museum tours
\nSundays, August 16, 17, and 23 at 11 a.m.
\nAdmission required<\/p>\n
Discover the museum\u2019s treasures and its permanent collections, which trace the fascinating history of Arles during the Roman era. These tours also offer the chance to explore the temporary exhibition \u201cThe Passage of Venus,\u201d which provides a unique perspective on the connections between heritage, art, and astronomy.<\/p>\n
– Escape Room: \u201cThe Sculptor\u2019s Studio\u201d
\nSunday, August 16, through Friday, August 21 (except Tuesday)
\nFree<\/p>\n
With family or friends, take on the challenge of this escape game designed by the museum\u2019s education team. Solve the puzzles of \u201cThe Sculptor\u2019s Studio\u201d and immerse yourself in the world of archaeology and artistic creation. Participants also enjoy free access to the museum\u2019s permanent collections.<\/p>\n
A wonderful opportunity to (re)discover one of the region\u2019s major cultural sites through an original, fun, and inclusive summer program open to everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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