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LWL Roman Museum in Haltern am See
In Roman times,Haltern am See was one of the most important camps in Germania on the right bank of the Rhine. This was the logistical hub for all operations and military planning in Germania. The Lippe played an outstanding role as a transport route. It connected Haltern am See not only with the "metropolis" Xanten, but also with the Rhine and the eastern camp "Anreppen". Up to 5,000 soldiers were stationed in the main camp alone during the peak times. This included the fateful 19th legion, which was destroyed in the legendary Varus Battle - a turning point for the whole of Europe.
Today, the LWL Roman Museum is located on this exact spot. Here, this period - the height of Roman power in Germania - comes to life again. And you can relive it!
Let yourself be inspired
A day with the Romans - an exciting family experience
In the LWL Roman Museum, old and new finds from the Roman camps on the Lippe are displayed under one roof. Results from almost 100 years of archaeological research can be experienced here. More than 1,200 original exhibits bear witness to the highly developed culture and technology of the Romans: to their enormous building achievements and logistics, their craftsmanship and everyday Roman life far from home.
Participation, touching and trying things out are expressly encouraged. Audio stations and videos allow visitors to take part in events that moved the world at that time. And even the daily news reported from the year 4 AD. All exhibits are explained in detail and offer a lively insight into Roman times.
A building site with special views
The "Roman construction site Aliso" is just as impressive in its depiction of Roman life at this site 2,000 years ago. Let your gaze wander from the 156-metre-long wooden earthen wall and immerse yourself in Roman times with the virtual binoculars on the wall. A great experience for the whole family.
The LWL Roman Museum is intended to be a museum for all people. Therefore, great importance is attached to inclusive equipment. The museum is accessible for wheelchair users. A disabled WC is just as much a matter of course as a video guide for the deaf. The large wall in the Aliso camp can be reached via a 60-metre-long ramp. This has been integrated into the structure as if the Roman master builders were still working on the timber-earth wall here.
Map | LWL Roman Museum
- Guided tours
- child friendly
- barrier-free
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Gastronomy in the house
- for groups
Your virtual tour
LWL Roman Museum
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesday09:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Wednesday09:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Thursday09:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
- Friday09:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
- Saturday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
geschlossen am 24., 25. und 31. Dezember sowie am 1. Januar
für die LWL -Römerbaustelle Aliso gelten die gleichen Öffnungszeiten; während der Wintersaison ist sie ab dem 1. November geschlossen
Admission to the permanent exhibition incl. Aliso Roman construction site
- normal:6,00 €
- reduced:3,00 €
- Children:0,00 €
- Groups:5,00 €
* Eligible for a discount (with proof) are: Recipients of current benefits according to Social Security Codes II and XII, students (with the exception of "study in old age"), trainees, members of the voluntary social year, severely disabled persons with a degree of disability of 80 percent or more (one accompanying person free).
Pupils taking part in a guided tour or programme as part of a course (2 accompanying persons free): 1,10 €
- Audio guide: 2,00 €
- Contactless payment by EC card possible
The Aliso Roman construction site can only be visited together with the permanent exhibition in the museum.
Guided tours
- normal:30,00 €
- normal:15,00 €
all costs plus admission
early registration under phone 02364 9376-0
The maximum number of participants is 25 persons per group, for kindergartens 15, for children's birthday parties 12, for blind and visually impaired groups 5
"Bread and Games" is the motto of the Roman Days 2024, and the superstars of antiquity will be in Haltern for the first time: gladiators demonstrating their impressive martial arts in an arena. Did every fight end fatally 2000 years ago? Were there also female gladiators? Find out with us!
The legionnaires finally pitch their tents again. They march in full armour, demonstrate their famous turtle formation and prove the high penetrating power of their guns. A Roman signal rider shows how Roman horses were trained and equipped.
Bakers, potters, builders, blacksmiths, shoemakers, slingers and Teutons also present their crafts and offer their wares. There will even be a Roman water organ player giving samples of his skills.
Or perhaps you would like to stroke a real mule? Try out Roman games? Mint leather like the Romans? Children can even take a taster course with the Legio XIX. With numerous hands-on activities for the whole family, you can immerse yourself in the world of the Romans 2000 years ago.
Weseler Straße 100
45721 Haltern am See
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- ermäßigt (Erwachsene): 6
- Eintritt frei (Kinder und Jugendliche bis 17 Jahren): 0
- Erwachsene: 12
Münsterland Tourism Centre© Münsterland e.V./Anja Tiwisina