Explore Ancient Roman History in Vienna: The Roman Museum & Vindobona Artifacts
Journey through Vienna's Roman past with interactive displays and archaeological discoveries from Vindobona.
The Roman Museum offers a captivating look into Vienna's Roman era, presenting over 300 archaeological discoveries. Explore artifacts, architectural ruins, and daily life from the former Roman military camp and city of Vindobona. Advanced 3-D technologies, drawings, and wall paintings reconstruct this fascinating period from the second and third centuries A.D. Learn about the founding of the military camp in 97 A.D. and the vibrant urban life that thrived there.
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Exhibition summary
Explore Vienna's Roman past at the Roman Museum, which showcases archaeological discoveries and daily life from the ancient military camp of Vindobona. Interactive technologies and 3D visualizations bring the second and third centuries A.D. to life, offering a comprehensive look at the city's history.
Curatorial context
The Roman Museum, located at the Hohen Markt, offers a journey back in time to Roman-era Vienna. It presents over 300 fascinating archaeological discoveries and architectural ruins from the former Roman military camp and the city of "Vindobona," providing a comprehensive look at Roman life in the second and third centuries A.D. Visitors can explore ordinary objects, cult items, building fragments, statues, toys, and ornaments. The exhibition utilizes the latest 3-D technologies, drawings, and wall paintings to reconstruct the past.
The museum details the founding of the military camp in 97 A.D. and the thriving life within Vindobona, which housed over 30,000 people. It highlights the comfortable living conditions, including covered sidewalks, canals, taverns, and shops. The exhibition is enhanced by a video guide available in German, English, and sign language, and includes special game stations and 3-D puzzles for children to learn about Roman daily life.
Admission and ticket notes
Standard ticket price is 8€, with a reduced ticket price of 6€. Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. Tickets can be purchased online, on-site, and via viennacitycard.at. Discounts may be available with the Vienna City Card.
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Am Hof Square
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