Museum KeltenKeller

About the museum

The impetus came from the excavations on the Dünsberg between 1999 and 2004: the finds from the late Celtic town were not to disappear into distant storerooms but to stay close to where they were discovered. To that end, the association Archäologie im Gleiberger Land was founded in 2005; it opened the museum in February 2007 and has run it entirely with volunteers ever since.

The KeltenKeller (“Celts' Cellar”) is located in the basement of the municipal administration building in Rodheim-Bieber; the municipality of Biebertal provides the rooms free of charge. On around 70 square meters, visitors can see coins, fibulae (brooches), glass jewelry, parts of horse harnesses, swords, pottery, and millstones. This marks the first time an important group of finds from the Celtic period has been on permanent display in the original, right next to the Dünsberg.

The association continues to excavate on its own, has finds restored with the support of the Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Hessen (Hesse State Office for Monument Preservation), and adds new objects to the display year after year. Its offerings include guided tours of the museum and the excavation sites, lectures, and a small shop with replicas and literature on the Dünsberg. According to the association, more than 1,000 visitors come each year.

Highlights

• Original finds from the Celtic oppidum on the Dünsberg
• Celtic silver coins, bronze fibulae, and glass beads
• Iron horse harness with enamel inlays
• Replicas of Celtic clothing
• Guided tours of the excavation sites on the Dünsberg

Founded

2007

Operated by

Archäologie im Gleiberger Land e.V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission. Special guided tours of the museum and the excavation sites by arrangement.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is in the basement of the municipal administration building; the entrance is on the left side of the building. The association provides no information on accessibility.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the Biebertal municipal administration building; access is via the left side of the building.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Small museum shop with replicas of original finds and literature on the Dünsberg.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

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