Römermuseum Altheim
Interactive Roman museum in a historic timber house in Altheim with finds from the Innviertel and hands-on activities for families and school classes.
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About the museum
The Römermuseum Altheim is housed in the so-called Ochzethaus, a log-built farmhouse from the mid-19th century with painted fretwork decoration; an inscription refers to the year 1865. The name derives from the house name of the last owner. The house is in the St. Laurenz district of the municipality of Altheim, and a contemporary extension adjoins the old building.
The permanent exhibition was set up in 1993 as a satellite venue of the Upper Austrian State Exhibition and was re-presented in 2018 under its present name. Under the motto "Innviertel – the Granary of the Roman Empire in Upper Austria" it shows finds from the excavations at Weirading, Simetsberg and Wagham and offers insight into arable farming, livestock breeding and everyday life on a Roman villa rustica, as well as the life and environment of the Romans on the lower Inn.
The owner is the town of Altheim, and the museum is run by the association Zeitspuren Altheim. Families and school classes are especially welcome: children and adults can dress up in Roman clothing, there is a play area on the top floor, and an escape game leads through the exhibition. About three kilometres to the east lies the Weirading open-air museum with the reconstruction of a Roman bath.
Highlights
- Roman finds from Weirading, Simetsberg and Wagham
- Everyday life on a Roman villa rustica in the Innviertel
- Historic log house from 1865 as the museum building
- Dressing up in Roman clothing, chariot as a photo opportunity
- "Escape the Römermuseum" for young people and families
Permanent exhibition
- Römer erleben – Innviertel, Kornkammer des Römischen Reiches – The permanent exhibition shows finds from the excavations at Weirading, Simetsberg and Wagham and explains agriculture and everyday life on a Roman villa rustica.
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Stadtgemeinde Altheim (Träger); betrieben vom Verein Zeitspuren Altheim
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Children and young people up to 16 years |
| Families | €42 adults + 1 or more children |
| Guided tour (from 10 people) | €1per person, in addition to admission |
With the OÖ Familienkarte all prices (except tours) are reduced by €1. Adults aged 16 and over pay €3.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €4 · 2 adults + 1 or more children |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Roman clothing for children and adults to dress up in, play and entertainment area for children on the top floor, question-card rally and the escape game "Escape the Römermuseum".
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the St. Laurenz district. The Weirading open-air museum (Roman bath, freely accessible) is about 3 km to the east; signposts lead there.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours for groups of 10 or more by prior booking. School classes can dress up, build with miniature bricks, lay mosaics, write with a quill and identify types of grain; there is also a museum detective rally. In addition, the Verbund Oberösterreichischer Museen points to the app "Römerspuren". |
