Archaeological Museum Gem

Roman and medieval riches

One of the oldest places in the Zwin region (and even in the Netherlands and Flanders) is Aardenburg. It has been around for almost 2,000 years. A large amount of Roman and medieval objects have been found in the soil of Aardenburg. Curious about life back then? Then go to the Municipal Archaeological Museum.

Aardenburg is a Roman-imperial foundation. There was a large fort for 1,000 soldiers and a village. The museum shows the daily life of these soldiers and civilians through various Roman characters: a soldier, a merchant family (father, mother, son, slave) and a priest. They show you the story behind the many excavated objects: how they lived, what they ate and drank, which gods and goddesses they believed in, and how they protected themselves from the evil eye.

In the Middle Ages, Aardenburg was a bustling and noisy Flemish port city. In the museum you will meet a number of striking people from that time: a skipper, an innkeeper family (and their dog), a pilgrim and a priest. You can view the objects they used. For example, you will find out what misfires are. For which bird whistles were used. How old piggy banks are. And what does a fire-breathing dragon do in the museum?

You can not only listen and watch, but also experience their activities. For example, a Roman board game or medieval dice.

Address
Municipal Archaeological Museum
Marktstraat 18
NL-4527 CL Aardenburg
Phone: + 31 (0) 117 49 28 88
Fax: + 31 (0) 117 45 22 41
Email: [email protected]

Practical data
Open
From 14 April to 30 October
- Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:00
- Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00
Outside opening hours by appointment
Rates
Adult:? 2,00
Child, 65+ and groups (minimum 10 people): ? 1,00
Family card (maximum 2 adults + 4 children): ? 4,50
Guided tours: Yes, on request
Accessible to less mobile visitors: Partial

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