Musée Jérôme Carcopino
Musée labellisé « Musée de France » à Aléria (Corse), le musée Jérôme Carcopino est un établissement public de conservation.
Quelques éléments historiques : Le musée conserve les collections découvertes lors des fouilles du site d'Aléria, de la ville romaine, des nécropoles romaines, de la nécropole préromaine, des villages préhistoriques ainsi que de l'ensemble des installations portuaires.
Parmi les points forts du musée : Collections retraçant l'occupation humaine sur le site depuis le VIe millénaire avant J.-C. (séries de céramiques grecques et italiques, bijoux, armes et objets cultuels).
Le site reste encore à découvrir pour sa plus grande partie et constitue l'une des réserves archéologiques les plus importantes de France. L'intérêt du musée réside dans : Fort Matra, construit par les Gênois entre le XIVe et le XVIe siècles pour abriter un petit détachement de cavalerie.
Une tour carrée est ceinturée en partie nord par un bastion sur deux niveaux et de forme trapézoïdale. Au centre se trouve un patio au-dessus d'une citerne. Le musée rassemble des oeuvres et objets dans les domaines : Archéologie. L'établissement est accessible au fort de Matra, Aléria.
Le musée est joignable au 04 95 57 00 92. Site web : www.haute-corse.fr/site/index.php?page=musee-archeologie-aleria.
History
Le musée conserve les collections découvertes lors des fouilles du site d'Aléria, de la ville romaine, des nécropoles romaines, de la nécropole préromaine, des villages préhistoriques ainsi que de l'ensemble des installations portuaires.
Collection highlights
Collections retraçant l'occupation humaine sur le site depuis le VIe millénaire avant J.-C. (séries de céramiques grecques et italiques, bijoux, armes et objets cultuels).
Le site reste encore à découvrir pour sa plus grande partie et constitue l'une des réserves archéologiques les plus importantes de France.
The building
Fort Matra, construit par les Gênois entre le XIVe et le XVIe siècles pour abriter un petit détachement de cavalerie. Une tour carrée est ceinturée en partie nord par un bastion sur deux niveaux et de forme trapézoïdale. Au centre se trouve un patio au-dessus d'une citerne.
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Antiquités etrangères : Grecques et romaines;Archeologie nationale : Préhistoire, Protohistoire, Gallo-romain, Paléo-chrétien, Médiéval
Museum presentation
musée Jérôme Carcopino is a museum bearing the « Musée de France » label, located in Aléria, in the Haute-Corse department, Corse region. This cultural institution preserves and showcases collections that contribute to the dissemination of the territory's artistic and historical heritage.
Open to the public, it welcomes visitors each year to its permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Collections and fields
musée Jérôme Carcopino preserves collections spanning several fields: Archéologie. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, from ancient art to more recent creations, from everyday objects to exceptional pieces.
The collections inventory is regularly updated in accordance with the requirements of the « Musée de France » label.
Practical information
musée Jérôme Carcopino is located at fort de Matra, 20270 Aléria. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
musée Jérôme Carcopino is part of the cultural landscape of Aléria and, more broadly, of the Haute-Corse department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Aléria allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée Jérôme Carcopino meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée Jérôme Carcopino is located in Aléria, in the Haute-Corse department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée Jérôme Carcopino's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée Jérôme Carcopino bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée Jérôme Carcopino's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Aléria or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.