Prefectural Museum Hautes-Alpes
About This Museum
Did you know this museum holds a Roman-era sundial, one of the few in the world that still accurately tells time? It's just one of the many treasures tucked inside this wonderful institution. Stepping inside feels like a journey through the soul of the Hautes-Alpes, from its ancient past to its more recent artistic expressions. The galleries are intimate and thoughtfully arranged, making every visit feel like a personal discovery.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything from delicate 19th-century landscape paintings capturing the region's dramatic light to fascinating archaeological finds like Bronze Age tools and that remarkable Roman sundial. Don't miss the exhibits on traditional mountain life, which bring the area's pastoral history vividly to life.
Visitor Information
It's right on Avenue Maréchal Foch in Gap—a perfect cultural pit stop. Check their website for opening times as they can change with the seasons.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an elegant early-1900s building, it has that dignified, slightly ornate facade typical of the French Third Republic, with beautiful stonework and tall windows that flood the interior with soft light.
Contact & Location
Address: Avenue du Maréchal Foch, La Blache, Gap, Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France métropolitaine, 05000, France
Phone: +33 4 86 15 30 70
Website: Visit Website
