National Archaeology Museum

The Museum of National Archaeology - Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, high up in the Yvelines, was one of the royal residences of François I. Today, it houses the national archaeology museum. Today, it houses the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale, with over 29,000 objects on display!

Masters of fire: the historical and educational exhibition at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale

The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale takes us back to the Bronze Age, to discover the "Masters of Fire", with an educational exhibition on view from June 13, 2025 to March 6, 2026.

Castles, museums, and historic landmarks in Yvelines offering free entry on Sunday, January 4, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, many of the Yvelines' landmarks—historic castles, museums, and cultural sites—open their doors to visitors free of charge. However, this isn’t the case for all venues throughout the year. To help you plan your day, here’s a list of cultural sites in the 78 department to explore on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Clothing in the Bronze Age: an exhibition combining fashion and history at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale

The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale welcomes ESMOD students to present an unusual exhibition: Se vêtir à l'âge du Bronze, from October 3 to 13, 2025.

Fête de la Science 2025: excavation workshops at the Musée d'archéologie nationale (78)

The Fête de la Science is back at many venues in Paris and the Île-de-France region: at the Musée d'archéologie nationale in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78), family activities await you from October 1 to 13, 2025.

Heritage Days 2025 at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye - Musée d'Archéologie Nationale (78), program

The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2025. The program for Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21 includes guided tours of the Château and the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale, and more!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025 at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78)

The Rendez-Vous aux Jardins event invites you to the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, on June 7 and 8, 2025, for bucolic walks in the heart of the botanical heritage.

From one world to another: the exhibition that tells the story of Autun at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale

The Musée d'archéologie nationale presents "D'un monde à l'autre : Autun from Antiquity to the Middle Ages", a fascinating exhibition on view from February 17 to June 17, 2024.

Terres du Nil: the art of the potters before Pharaoh: the exhibition at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale

Discover the new exhibition at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale du Domaine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye: from October 14 2023 to January 8 2024, we're off to the Lands of the Nile to admire the art of the potters.

Easter vacations 2023 at the National Archaeology Museum in Saint-Germain-en-Laye

For the Easter vacations of 2023, the National Archaeology Museum of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is offering a special program for budding historians: guided tours and workshops await them in this exceptional monument.