European Days of Archaeology

For this new edition of the "Journées Européennes de l'Archéologie", the Museum is going into Archaeological mode!

In conjunction with the new exhibition “Marc Bohan: les Années Dior” (Marc Bohan: the Dior years), on view at the museum from June 1, the museum's staff will be on hand to help you discover fashion through the different eras. During a guided tour of the history of clothing from prehistory to the 19th century, you'll discover what materials and techniques were used, and how these have evolved over time. You will also discover other aspects of fashion, such as accessories, make-up, hairstyles, etc.

During these days, you'll also be able to watch card-weaving and fibula-making demonstrations in the halls.

Program for Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, 2025:

• 10:30 AM – Fashion Story: From the Lady of Vix to Marc Bohan
  Join our museum guides to explore the evolution of clothing, accessories, makeup, and hairstyles over time, in galleries spanning from the Iron Age to the 20th century.

• 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM – Demonstration: Tablet Weaving and Fibula-Making
  Meet our museum guides in the galleries on Saturday and Sunday afternoons as they demonstrate tablet weaving (a technique used since the Iron Age to produce clothing and textiles) and fibula-making (ancient brooches used to fasten garments before buttons were invented).

• 2:30 PM – Flash Tour: Torque Style – Celtic Jewelry on Show
  Travel back 2,500 years and discover ancient fashion through the jewelry and adornments found in Celtic graves.

• 3:30 PM – Flash Tour: Gallo-Roman Scents – Perfume in Ancient Fashion
  Through the collections from Vertault, explore how perfumes were used in Gallo-Roman times.

• 4:30 PM – Flash Tour: Medieval Colors & Empire Styles – Fashion in Full Revolution
  A short tour exploring the importance of color in medieval clothing and the transformation of fashion from the end of the Revolution to the First Empire.

For more informations about these days, visit the European Archaeological Days website (https://journees-archeologie.eu/c-2024/lg-en/accueil). 

Please note that the tours will be in French language.