Discover Ancient Roman Vienna: Archaeological Treasures and Daily Life at the Roman Museum

This museum offers a journey back in time to ancient Roman Vienna, exploring the daily life of the former military camp 'Vindobona' through archaeological discoveries and new technologies. Visitors can see everyday objects, cult items, and architectural fragments from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.

The Roman Museum, located at the Hohen Markt, provides an immersive experience into Vienna's Roman past. It showcases over 300 fascinating archaeological discoveries from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, offering a comprehensive look at the everyday life within the Roman military camp and the city of Vindobona. Artifacts on display include ordinary objects, cult items, building fragments, statues, toys, crockery, and ornaments. Advanced 3-D technologies, drawings, and wall paintings help to visualize the period. The museum highlights that Vindobona, founded in 97 AD, was a significant settlement with a diverse population, featuring amenities like covered sidewalks, taverns, thermal baths, theaters, and shops, illustrating a comfortable urban existence within the Roman Empire. Complementing the historical artifacts, the exhibition utilizes modern technology such as a video guide available in German, English, and sign language. Interactive elements like game stations and 3-D puzzles are designed to engage children with Roman daily life. The museum is also accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible restroom and special offers for visitors with disabilities, including a multimedia guide in sign language and guided tours by prior arrangement. This exhibit offers a unique blend of historical exploration and technological presentation.

Standard ticket price: 8€ / reduced ticket price: 6€. Free admission on the 1st Sunday of the month. Tickets are available at the onlineshop, on site, and at ticket.viennacitycard.at.