Temporary closure of the Museum

The Museum is temporarily closed to the public until 21 November 2025 inclusive as the frames are replaced. 

The study library is accessible by appointment.

Find out more on our page devoted to this major project.

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Project « The Roman Cult of Mithras »

This research programme is investigating the Cult of Mithras, a mysterious god from the East who was the subject of a very unusual and extremely popular cult in the Roman Empire. Since 2021, the Royal Museum of Mariemont has played a significant role in this field of research, following a major international exhibition organised by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme

The Roman Cult of Mithras is a global phenomenon that was brought to light by means of over 130 sanctuaries discovered the length and breadth of the Empire. We learn more about the subject each year thanks to many archaeological discoveries. Further investigation of these material sources is enabling us to better understand the operations of the cult (worshippers, practices and gestures).
 

Research projects:

Researchers

Scientific team

The research carried out at Mariemont is organised around 8 thematic areas which reflect the specific features of the scientific work carried out in the museum sector.

There are around thirty collaborative research projects in which members of the Mariemont scientific team are involved.

The results of this research are made available to the scientific community and are the subject of ongoing accessibility work to ensure that they are passed on to the public. 

Discover the scientific team