Musée d'Histoire(s) Diekirch

About the museum

The museum opened in 2011 in the old town of Diekirch, opposite the old Saint-Laurent church. It came about when a school complex was built: the earlier museum of Roman mosaics in the basement of the old school needed a new home. The municipality bought two houses in the town centre, but then opted for new construction and widened the concept from a pure mosaic display into a museum of town history. The highlight is the Roman mosaic with the riddle masks; the three mosaics belong to the National Museum, which restored them.

The permanent exhibition spans five rooms on several levels and traces the history of the town from prehistory to the present, in the context of national history. Topics include the footprint of humankind, faith and burial rites from prehistory to Roman antiquity, including a medieval crypt, settlement and archaeology on site, and the development of Diekirch into a town, shown with a large town model.

The collection had to be built up over time. It draws on archaeological material from the holdings of the National Museum, on loans and donations from private individuals, as well as on coins, postcards and everyday objects. Next to the museum is the “Kulturhaus” (gallery), which hosts exhibitions that change monthly, along with workshops.

Highlights

• Roman mosaic with riddle masks as the main highlight
• Medieval crypt of the old Saint-Laurent church
• Permanent exhibition across five rooms, from prehistory to today
• Large town model of Diekirch
• Workshops for children and children’s birthday parties

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung in fünf Sälen – The history of Diekirch from prehistory to the present: settlement and archaeology, faith and burial, Roman mosaic, medieval crypt and the town’s development, with a large town model.

Founded

2011

Operated by

Stadt Diekirch

Admission & discounts

Free admission with the Luxcard. The digital audio guide costs from €5 without an online ticket and from €10 with an online ticket.

Accessibility

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

Wheelchairs and rollators are permitted under the house rules. Animals are not allowed, except guide dogs for the blind and therapy dogs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly
• Kids’ birthday parties

Workshops for individual groups of children and school classes usually last 90 to 120 minutes; children’s birthday parties with themes such as “Mammouth & Co,” “Ancient Art,” “Medieval Games” and “Calligraphy” can be booked. Strollers are allowed as long as they pose no hazard.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the centre of the old town, opposite the old Saint-Laurent church with its medieval crypt, next to the gallery (Kulturhaus).

Amenities & dining

• Coat check
• Lockers

The cloakroom and lockers at reception are free of charge; use of the cloakroom is mandatory (no jackets, coats, wet items or large bags in the exhibition rooms).

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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