Archaeology Museums Worldwide
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Archaeology Museums Worldwide: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 301 archaeology museums worldwide, spread across 3 countries and 259 towns and cities. Of these, 238 are in Germany, 52 in Denmark, and 11 in the Netherlands.
Among regions, Bavaria (44), Baden-Württemberg (41), and North Rhine-Westphalia (31) have the most; among cities, Berlin (8), Bonn (4), and Cologne (4) lead the way.
51 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €8.
109 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 251 offer dedicated programs for families, and 113 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 archaeology museums worldwide
The best-known archaeology museums worldwide
PergamonmuseumArchaeology · Berlin
Neues MuseumArchaeology · Berlin
Altes MuseumArchaeology · Berlin- Ägyptisches Museum und PapyrussammlungArchaeology · Berlin
GlyptothekArt · Munich
NationalmuseetHistory · Copenhagen
Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekArt · Copenhagen
Allard PiersonArchaeology · Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum van OudhedenArchaeology · Leiden
Römisch-Germanisches MuseumArchaeology · Cologne
Archaeology museums worldwide with free admission
Lindenau-MuseumArt · Altenburg
Naturkundemuseum LeipzigNature · Leipzig
Aalborg Historiske MuseumHistory · Aalborg
Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer BildwerkeArchaeology · Munich
Archäologischer Park Ostkastell WelzheimArchaeology · Welzheim
Historisch Centrum LeeuwardenHistory · Leeuwarden
Martin von Wagner MuseumArt · Würzburg
Vingsted JernalderOpen-air · Bredsten
AntikmuseetArchaeology · Aarhus
Bajuwarenhof KirchheimOpen-air · Kirchheim bei München
Archaeology museums worldwide with programs for families
- Neues MuseumArchaeology · Berlin
- Altes MuseumArchaeology · Berlin
- Ägyptisches Museum und PapyrussammlungArchaeology · Berlin
- GlyptothekArt · Munich
- NationalmuseetHistory · Copenhagen
- Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekArt · Copenhagen
- Allard PiersonArchaeology · Amsterdam
- Rijksmuseum van OudhedenArchaeology · Leiden
- Römisch-Germanisches MuseumArchaeology · Cologne
VikingeskibsmuseetArchaeology · Roskilde
Wheelchair-accessible archaeology museums worldwide
- Neues MuseumArchaeology · Berlin
- Altes MuseumArchaeology · Berlin
- Ägyptisches Museum und PapyrussammlungArchaeology · Berlin
- GlyptothekArt · Munich
- NationalmuseetHistory · Copenhagen
- Allard PiersonArchaeology · Amsterdam
- Rijksmuseum van OudhedenArchaeology · Leiden
Neanderthal MuseumArchaeology · Mettmann
James-Simon-GalerieArt · Berlin
MoesgaardArchaeology · Højbjerg
Archaeology museums worldwide with the highest published visitor numbers
- PergamonmuseumArchaeology · Berlin
- Neues MuseumArchaeology · Berlin
- Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekArt · Copenhagen
- MoesgaardArchaeology · Højbjerg
- Altes MuseumArchaeology · Berlin
Badisches LandesmuseumHistory · Karlsruhe
Reiss-Engelhorn-MuseenHistory · Mannheim- Rijksmuseum van OudhedenArchaeology · Leiden
- Römisch-Germanisches MuseumArchaeology · Cologne
Drents MuseumArchaeology · Assen
Current special exhibitions at archaeology museums worldwide
- PERGAMON. Meisterwerke der antiken Metropole und 360°-Panorama von Yadegar AsisiPergamonmuseum · Berlin
- 100 Jahre Wörterbuch der ägyptischen SpracheNeues Museum · Berlin · until December 31, 2026
- Schicksal in den Sternen. Die Anfänge des TierkreisesNeues Museum · Berlin · until January 10, 2027
- Dioskuren – Der geschenkte TagNeues Museum · Berlin · until March 14, 2027
- Die Krone von Kertsch. Schätze aus Europas FrühzeitNeues Museum · Berlin · until September 22, 2027
- Grundstein Antike. Berlins erstes MuseumAltes Museum · Berlin · until January 10, 2027
- 100 Jahre Wörterbuch der ägyptischen SpracheÄgyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung · Berlin · until December 31, 2026
- Schicksal in den Sternen. Die Anfänge des TierkreisesÄgyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung · Berlin · until January 10, 2027
- Dioskuren – Der geschenkte TagÄgyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung · Berlin · until March 14, 2027
- De kunst van het transformerenAllard Pierson · Amsterdam · until November 29, 2026
By country
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many archaeology museums are there worldwide?
Our directory currently lists 301 archaeology museums worldwide across 259 towns and cities.
What are the best-known archaeology museums worldwide?
Some of the best known are Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum, Altes Museum, Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung, and Glyptothek.
Which archaeology museums worldwide offer free admission?
51 museums are free to visit – for example Lindenau-Museum, Naturkundemuseum Leipzig, Aalborg Historiske Museum, and Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke.
Which archaeology museums worldwide are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 52 are open, such as Nationalmuseet, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, and Römisch-Germanisches Museum.
Which archaeology museums worldwide are wheelchair accessible?
109 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Neues Museum, Altes Museum, and Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit archaeology museums worldwide?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €28.95. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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