April 10, 2027 – November 28, 2027
150 Jahre Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
Anniversary exhibition on the history of the museum, with treasures from storage, major discoveries, historical photos and memories of people from the region.
Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
One of Germany’s major archaeological museums: 200,000 years of regional history, Roman Trier, mosaics and the Trier Gold Hoard.
Opening hoursAdmission from €10 Wheelchair accessible Café
Current exhibitions
About the museum
The museum was founded in 1877 as the Provinzialmuseum (provincial museum) of the Prussian Rhine Province, alongside its sister institution in Bonn. From the start, it was also responsible for archaeological heritage management in the Trier area, which is why much of the collection comes from its own excavations. The museum building on the edge of the Palastgarten was built from 1885 to 1889, damaged in World War II and rebuilt in altered form in the 1950s.
After 1945, the state of Rhineland-Palatinate took over responsibility for the museum; since 2008 it has been part of the Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe (General Directorate for Cultural Heritage), and together with the city’s Roman monuments it now forms the “Zentrum der Antike” (Center of Antiquity). In 2009 and 2011, the permanent exhibition was completely redesigned: a tour leads from the first humans some 200,000 years ago through the Celts and Romans to the court of the last Elector of Trier.
The focus is on Roman Trier, which was an imperial residence in late antiquity. Exhibits include mosaics, monumental funerary monuments from Neumagen and a model of the ancient city. The Trier Gold Hoard, discovered in 1993 and comprising more than 2,500 Roman gold coins, was temporarily off display after an attempted break-in in 2019 and has been shown in a newly furnished coin cabinet since 2022. In 2027, the museum will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a special anniversary exhibition.
Highlights
- Trier Gold Hoard: the largest surviving find of Roman gold coins
- Largest collection of mosaics north of the Alps
- Funerary monuments from Neumagen, including the “Neumagener Weinschiff” (Neumagen wine ship)
- Model of late antique Trier (Augusta Treverorum)
- Immersive room theater “Im Reich der Schatten” in the hall of funerary monuments
Permanent exhibitions
- 200.000 Jahre Geschichte – Tour through the history of Trier and its region, from the Paleolithic through the Celts and Romans to the Baroque.
- Der Trierer Goldschatz – Redesigned coin cabinet with the hoard of around 2,500 Roman gold coins found in 1993 and the story of its adventurous history.
- Founded
- 1877
- Operated by
- Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz (GDKE)
- Director
- Dr. Marcus Reuter
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €8School students over 18, university students, apprentices, FSJ volunteers, retirees, the unemployed, people with severe disabilities (each with proof) |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Children under 6 free; ages 6–17 €3 (for “Im Reich der Schatten”, the children’s price applies to ages 7–18). |
| Seniors | €8Reduced admission for retirees |
| Visitors with disabilities | €8With a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis); rule for companions not stated. |
| Students & apprentices | €8Students of Trier’s universities free Tuesday to Thursday (except public holidays) with the Di-Mi-Do-Ticket. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €8 per personFrom 10 people €8 per person; school students in a class group €3. |
| Families | €20Family ticket II: 2 adults with up to 4 children under 18; family ticket I (1 adult with up to 4 children) €10. |
| Combination ticket museum + “Im Reich der Schatten” | €12Reduced €10, children €5, family €12/€24, groups €10 |
| Room theater “Im Reich der Schatten” only | €10Reduced €8, children ages 7–18 €3; advance sales through Tourist-Information Trier/ticket-regional, at the museum only at the box office on the day |
| Annual pass, adults | €60Children and young people under 18: €30 |
Audio guide included in admission. Holders of the Ehrenamtskarte Rheinland-Pfalz (volunteer card) pay 50%. AntikenCard Trier as a combination offer with the Roman buildings. Different prices during major special exhibitions. The foyer presentation “Archäologie Aktuell” is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Main entrance and all exhibition and event rooms reachable by elevator. Loan wheelchairs, folding stools and walking sticks free of charge at the cloakroom (reservation recommended). Accessible parking space directly in front of the main entrance. Portable induction loop for the audio guide, audio guide texts to read on tablets, text reader for wheelchair users. Sunglasses and hearing protection for autistic visitors; regular public accessible tours. Access to the event hall over sloping cobblestones.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | €20 · Family ticket II: 2 adults with up to 4 children under 18; family ticket I (1 adult with up to 4 children) €10. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
- Kids’ birthday parties
Free children’s audio tour (German, English, French, Dutch), loan strollers at the cloakroom, baby changing tables. Children’s tours, holiday programs and workshops; children’s birthday parties for ages 7 to 11 (120 min., max. 15 children). Rallies and museum kits for school classes.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Mustorstraße · 400 m
From Trier Hbf (main station) about a 15-minute walk, or bus 2 to “Mustorstraße” (400 m); “Kaiserthermen” stop (lines 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 16, 30) about 400 m.
By car
Parking available · 300 m to the entrance
No dedicated parking; nearby are the Basilika underground parking (300 m), the Konstantinplatz parking lot (350 m) and the Konstantin parking garage (800 m). Accessible parking space directly in front of the museum. Coaches: drop-off bay at the museum for boarding and alighting; paid coach parking at Weberbach (250 m) and at the Palastgarten (300 m).
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
Museum café “Zeitsprung”. Museum shop in the entrance area with replicas and books. Cloakroom and lockers (bags larger than A4 size must be checked).
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Various rooms for events with 10 to more than 100 guests, with a champagne reception, catering and guided tours on request; inquiries to landesmuseum-trier@gdke.rlp.de.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN, FR, NL) |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash or tripod allowed for private purposes; not permitted in special exhibitions |
| Good to know | Audio guide (also a children’s version) free at the ticket desk, no reservation needed. Room theater “Im Reich der Schatten” (about 45 min., max. 48 people, ages 6 and up): Sat, Sun and public holidays 12:00, Wednesdays 14:30; special group performances Tue–Fri 8:45. Visitor numbers are limited in the coin cabinet, so there may be waiting times. Group tours via booking request. |
