Visit the museum for a chance to...
- Experience the daily life of the Gallo-Romans
- Discover the remains of two boats that are almost 2000 years old!
- Choose from a varied programme of events and guided tours
- Enjoy some fun and entertainment
The boats of Pommeroeul
The Espace gallo-romain in Ath has two exceptionally well-preserved Gallo-Roman boats. Both come from the archaeological site at Pommeroeul : a barge and a canoe.
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The star attractions
The Espace Gallo-Romain has been open to the public since 1997. Located in the heart of the city of Ath, it is housed in the former Académie de Dessin with its beautiful neoclassical façade.
During your visit, you can discover archaeological finds from the Gallo-Roman site at Pommerœul and the surrounding area, but that’s not all…
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS
Rue de Nazareth, 2
7800 Ath (Belgique)
SCHEDULE
Open in summer (1 April to 30 September) Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm. Weekends and public holidays from 2pm to 6pm.
Open in winter (1 October to 31 March) Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm.
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