Interior view of the Roman Museum

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Roman Museum

Ruins from the Roman era in Vienna, like for example the ruins of the tribunal houses from the military camp and 300 fascinating archaeological discoveries open up the entire spectrum of Roman life in the second and third centuries A.D. On display are ordinary objects and cult items, fragments from buildings, statues, and toys, drain covers and crockery, idols and ornaments. The latest 3-D technologies, drawings, and wall paintings illustrate a vision of what life may have looked like back then.

The military camp was founded in the year 97 A.D. to protect the northern border of the Roman Empire. At Vindobona's peak, over 30,000 people lived in the confines of the present-day city – a mix of indigenous people and immigrants from all parts of the Roman Empire. As the exhibition shows, everyday life was thoroughly comfortable. There were covered sidewalks, canals, clean water, taverns, thermal baths, theaters, and shops. The documentation is enhanced by a new type of video guide that presents the information not only in German and English but also in sign language. Children can learn about the everyday life of Romans at special game stations and 3-D puzzles.

Roman Museum (Römermuseum)

Hoher Markt 3
1010 Vienna
  • Vienna City Card

    • Benefits of the Vienna City Card: -25%

      Additional information on the offer:

      Standard ticket price: 8€ / reduced ticket price: 6€

      Available on site and at ticket.viennacitycard.at

  • Prices

    • 1st Sunday of the month: Free admission
  • Opening times

    • Tu - Su, 10:00 - 17:00
    • Closed: January 1, May 1, December 25

  • Accessibility

    • Main entrance
      • no steps
    • Further information
      • Wheelchair accessible restroom available.
    • Special offers for people with disabilities

      Wheelchair rental available, Hands-on objects for partially-sighted visitors. Multimedia guide in sign language available. Guided tours through the permanent exhibition for blind and partially-sighted are available by prior arrangement (Tel. +43 1 505 87 47–85 180).

    • Comments

      Main entrance and shop area: no steps. Rear exhibition area only accessible via 8 steps, excavations below street level Exhibition area on the first floor accessible by use of a stair-climbing device.

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