Curtius Museum
Museum type :
ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Established in :
1851

Holidays :
monday & public holidays

Visiting Hours :
10am to 5pm

Contact No :
+32 4 221 10 03

Location :
Liege , Belgium

Display Objects :

The Curtius Museum is a museum located in Liège, Belgium. It was founded in 1851 by Prince-Bishop Charles-Joseph de La Vallée-Poussin and named after the famous scholar and archaeologist Jean-Jacques Curtius. The museum is housed in a former palace of the Prince-Bishop of Liège, and contains a large collection of archaeological artifacts, coins, manuscripts, and sculptures.




Description :

The Curtius Museum is an archaeological museum located in Liege, Belgium. It was established in 1877 by the collector and art collector Jean-Jacques Curtius. The museum houses a collection of European antiquities, including coins, ceramics, sculptures, glassware, and jewelry. The museum also features a library and a cafe, as well as a shop selling souvenirs and books. The museum has over 5000 artifacts, spanning the period from prehistory to the Middle Ages. The collection includes items from the Iron Age, Roman Empire, Medieval and Renaissance periods.

It also features objects from the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages, including weapons and armor. The museum also houses a variety of coins from different periods, and a range of jewelry and other decorative items. The museum also offers lectures, seminars, and workshops. Visitors can also take part in archaeological excavations, and a range of guided tours are available. The museum also has an interactive area, where visitors can explore and discover the history of Europe through interactive displays. The museum also hosts events, such as exhibitions and conferences, throughout the year.