Let's get to work! Lives and professions in Aventicum

Musée romain
Musée romain. © SMRA, J. Zbinden
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    • Culture & Museums
    Culture & Museums

This temporary exhibition presents numerous previously unseen finds illustrating the craft activities and daily life of the inhabitants of Aventicum.

The Roman site of Avenches has yielded evidence of numerous activities and professions practised by the inhabitants of the capital of the Helvetii. From potters to legionaries, nurses to carpenters, let's discover the people of Aventicum!

Opening hours
Opening hours
  • From 23 Jun 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
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  • Conditions / supplements
    • Registration required online or with Avenches Tourisme
      • Registration deadline: 72 hours before the tour
    • Tour duration: 1 hour
      • Price: CHF 10 per person
    • Free for children under 12
      • A minimum number of participants is required for this tour
        • Meeting place
          • Roman Museum of Avenches
            • Time
              • Tuesday, 23 June 2026 at 7 p.m.
                • Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 7 p.m.
              • Language
                • Tour in French
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