Introduction
The Musée de la Cour d'Or takes its name from the palace of the kings of Austrasia that once stood in Metz. The Gallo-Roman archaeological collection is one of the most important in France: ancient thermal baths preserved in situ, Merten column, Mithra altar... a maze of rooms and passages leads from the Chèvremont granary (15th century) to the Voué ceilings (13th century) or to the chancel of St-Pierre-aux-Nonnains, reputed to contain one of the finest collections of Merovingian sculpture in Europe (7th century). The Fine Arts gallery features works by Monsù Desiderio (17th century) and the Ecole de Metz (19th century).
Five Easy-to-Read and Understand (FALC) language tours. Booklets available free of charge to visitors.
The museum's natural history collection includes thousands of specimens, some of them unique. Visit the Biodiversity Pavilion to discover, understand and take action for the conservation of living things.
Practical Information
- Archaeology
- Art Deco
- Sacred / religious art
- Fine arts
- History
- NO
- English
- German
- Library
- Shop
- Toilets
- English
- Visit on your own at all times
- Yes, partially / with help
- YES
- Carte Bleue
- Bank and GIRO cheques
- Cash
- French luncheon vouchers
- Entertainment on a theme
- Workshop (children)
- Seminars
- Concerts
- Conferences
- Temporary exhibitions
- Offre spéciale ou réduction avec le city pass
