Roman Museum Haltern am See
Experience the world of the Romans - in the heart of Westphalia!
Haltern am See, 2000 years ago: One of the most important military complexes of the Romans is located on the banks of the river Lippe. It is the control center of Roman power in Germania on the right bank of the Rhine. From here the conquest of the entire area is planned and carried out. One of the most famous legions in history is stationed here: the 19th legion, which will perish in the Varus Battle in 9 AD. Up to 5,000 Roman soldiers live in the main camp of the complex alone - in the middle of Germania. The name of the camp: Aliso.
Today, the LWL Roman Museum is located on this exact site. More than 1,200 original exhibits bear witness to the highly developed culture and technology of the Romans: their enormous building achievements and logistics, their craftsmanship and everyday Roman life far from home.
Archaeological finds from the entire region bring the time around the birth of Christ - the height of Roman power in Germania - to life.
A historical setting, an ultra-modern museum, attractive events and an extensive educational museum program await you!
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are two designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- The building is accessible without steps.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests are accessible without steps/at ground level or via ramps.
- Outdoor paths are at least 200 cm wide and mostly easy to walk and drive on. Seating is available.
- There are no gradients of greater than 6%.
- All doors/passages accessible to guests are at least 88 cm wide.
- The cash register counter is 70 cm high at its lowest point.
- Seating is available.
- Exhibits and information can mostly be viewed while seated.
- The café has wheelchair-accessible tables (maximum height 80 cm, wheelchair accessibility at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm).
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from one side (minimum 80 cm). There are flip-up grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is required.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for deaf people ".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system at the counter.
- Information about the exhibits is mainly provided in writing. There is also audio information.
- A video guide with sign language is available.
- The café has tables with bright, glare-free lighting and no lamps or hanging lights that interfere with the field of vision or eye contact.
- Twice a year, free public tours are offered, accompanied by sign language interpreters.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to visitors are brightly lit without glare.
- Stair steps are not designed with high visual contrast. Outdoor stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
- Information about the exhibits is designed with high visual contrast.
- Some information about the exhibits is provided acoustically.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic print.
- A tactile tour of the permanent exhibition “Römerzeit begreifbar” (Understanding Roman Times) can be booked on request for people with visual impairments and blind people.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments and blind people. Advance booking is required.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name or logo of the establishment/facility is not clearly recognizable from the outside.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- The information on the exhibits/stations/objects is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language.
- There are no guided tours available for people with cognitive impairments.
- There is no information in easy language.
- Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered on request. A reservation in advance is necessary.
- Information is not displayed with pictograms or images.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
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Römermuseum Haltern am See
Römermuseum Haltern am See
(Dennis Stratmann)
Römermuseum Haltern am See
(Dennis Stratmann)
Römermuseum Haltern am See
(Dennis Stratmann)
Römermuseum Haltern am See
Römermuseum Haltern am See