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!

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.

Inclusion is writ large

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.

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  • Guided tours
  • child friendly
  • barrier-free
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
  • Gastronomy in the house
  • for groups

Your virtual tour

LWL Roman Museum

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.01. to 31.12.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    09:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    09:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    09:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    09:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr

closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and on 1 January

The same opening hours apply to the LWL Roman site at Aliso; it is closed from 1 November during the winter season

The museum café is currently only open on family Sundays.

Admission to the permanent exhibition incl. Aliso Roman construction site

  • normal:
    7,00 €
  • reduced:
    3,50 €
  • Children:
    0,00 €
  • Groups:
    6,00 €

* Discount entitlement (with proof): Recipients of current benefits in accordance with the German Social Security Codes II and XII, students (with the exception of "Studium im Alter"), trainees, family members doing a voluntary social year, severely disabled people with a degree of disability of 50 per cent or more, and holders of the NRW Volunteer Card.

Holders of the RUHR.TOPCARDS receive one free admission.

Admission is free with the LWL/LVR MuseumsCard or membership card of the Association of Friends and Sponsors of the Westphalian Roman Museum Haltern e.V.

Guided tours

  • normal:
    40,00 €

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

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Oct
30
Fri
Halloween disco Ghosts, witches, vampires and monsters
30.10.2026, 16:00 30.10.2026, ca.18:00
Trigon Haltern on the Lake, Haltern am See
Organiser: Stadt Haltern am See
Music
Socialising/games/meetings

TRIGON invites you to a huge Halloween disco. Whether spooky, funny or creative – children are welcome to take to the dance floor in their favourite Halloween costumes. The event is aimed at children aged 6 and over. With music, dancing and a fantastic party atmosphere, they can enjoy an unforgettable time together with their friends.

Time
30.10.2026, 16:00 30.10.2026, ca.18:00
Location
Prices
Eintritt
  • normal: 0.5
  • normal (pro Getränk): 0.5
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Nov
14
Sat
Botched job Ethno-cabaret with the Bullemänner
14.11.2026, 20:00 14.11.2026, 22:15
Assembly Hall School Centre Haltern am See, Haltern am See
Organiser: Kulturboitel - Kabarett in Haltern am See
Stage

Westphalian Heroic Tales
The Bullemänner present a selection of their best blunders from the past 30 years!
Let yourself be whisked away into the incredible world of the Westphalian continent and experience storytelling at its finest, stunning visuals and soulful music – all wrapped up in a fantastical jumble. As always, the two-legged stars take centre stage in this magnificent show and enchant the audience. And they’re in for a good laugh!
Every movement of these gifted bodies tells a Westphalian heroic saga, conveying beauty and naturalness, and making ‘Murks’ an unforgettable and unique experience.
Even as people in and around the countryside ask themselves: ‘Climate change, a divided society, democracy in danger: Have we messed it up?” The Bullemänner take their cue from Karl Valentin: “Every situation has three sides: a positive one, a negative one and a funny one.”
The Bullemänner – too true to be beautiful.

Time
14.11.2026, 20:00 14.11.2026, 22:15
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Kulturboitel: "Murks", Ethno-Kabarett mit den Bullemännern
  • Erwachsene (Preisgruppe 1 (+ 1 € Servicegebühr)): 32
  • Erwachsene (Preisgruppe 2 (+ 1 € Servicegebühr)): 29
  • Erwachsene (Preisgruppe 3 (+ 1 € Servicegebühr)): 26
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Dec
05
Sat
Christmas On Air The Christmas show with Jan Malte Andresen and the Goodbeats
05.12.2026, 20:00 05.12.2026, 22:30
Assembly Hall School Centre Haltern am See, Haltern am See
Organiser: Stadtagentur Haltern am See
Stage
Socialising/games/meetings
Reading
Music

Unfortunately, it’s already sold out!

Christmas is a time for stories. For many people in the West, the stories read aloud by radio and TV presenter Jan Malte Andresen have long been a staple of the Advent season. Now he is bringing this special magic to the stage: Andresen will be performing ‘Christmas On Air – The Christmas Show’ on Saturday 5 December 2026 at 8 pm in the assembly hall of the school centre in Haltern am See. The event is being organised in collaboration with the Haltern am See Town Agency.

The audience can look forward to an atmospheric evening filled with Christmas stories and poems by well-known authors – sometimes light-hearted, sometimes deeply moving, sometimes making you laugh out loud, and always festive and contemplative. Andresen combines his unique style of storytelling with a keen sense of language, tone and atmosphere, turning the evening into a very personal Christmas programme – only this time live on stage.

But ‘Christmas On Air’ is about more than just listening. Together with the live band Goodbeats, the Christmas show becomes an energetic sing-along concert. Whilst Jan Malte Andresen presents the stories and poems, the audience is encouraged to sing along at the top of their voices.

Classic Christmas music meets modern festive hits: from ‘Silent Night’ and ‘Jingle Bells’ to ‘Last Christmas’ and ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’, the band provides the perfect soundtrack for a Christmas Eve spent together. Whether quiet and contemplative or loud and full of energy – the audience is expressly invited to become part of the show.

‘Christmas On Air – The Christmas Show’ is therefore far more than a traditional Christmas reading: it is a festive radio programme on stage – live, accessible and full of emotion. An evening for listening, singing along and sharing in the spirit, combining stories, music and a genuine Christmas atmosphere.

Time
05.12.2026, 20:00 05.12.2026, 22:30
Location
Prices
Eintritt
  • Erwachsene: 38.25
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Jan
07
Thu
Magic, Comedy & Hypnosis The Unbelievable Ones
07.01.2027, 19:00 07.01.2027, 21:30
Assembly Hall School Centre Haltern am See, Haltern am See
Stage
Theatre

Escape the daily grind and step into the extraordinary magic and hypnosis show by ‘The Unbelievable’. Experience an evening full of magic, light-hearted humour and genuine hypnosis. Live, in person and up close. The audience isn’t just spectators; they are respectfully drawn into the action. 

Ben David and Christo, winners of the 2024 Entertainment Awards, present astonishing illusions and psychological effects that are as entertaining as they are moving. Sit back and discover just how closely miracles, laughter and the human subconscious are intertwined. An experience that surprises, delights and lingers in the memory. 

Time
07.01.2027, 19:00 07.01.2027, 21:30
Location
Prices
Preise
  • ermäßigt: 24.5
  • Erwachsene: 29.5
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Your questions about the LWL Roman Museum

There is a free car park right next to the LWL Römermuseum.

Dogs are not permitted in the permanent exhibition of the LWL-Römermuseum. Exceptions are assistance dogs and guide dogs on a lead with appropriate labelling.

The LWL-Römermuseum offers numerous guided tours lasting between 60 and 120 minutes. The guided tours focus on the everyday life of the Romans. The guided tours can be booked via the museum's website.

The LWL-Römermuseum can also be explored at your own pace with an audio guide.

The Aliso Roman archaeological site is just a few minutes’ walk away. Simply keep to the right as you leave the museum, and you can’t miss the outdoor area.

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