Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum)
Weimarer Allee 1, Trier, Moselle Valley, 54290
Trier's Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum) is one of Germany's top archaeological museums. Spanning 200,000 years, the collection of preserved artifacts tells the story of the region’s history. You can see a Roman wine ship, intricate mosaics, and the Trier gold hoard—one of the world’s largest preserved collections of Roman gold.
The basics
Trier is well-known for its Roman history, so you'll likely visit the Rhineland Museum on a private tour of the city’s highlights, which focus on the city’s important historical and architectural sights. Common sights that complement the Rhineland Museum include the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trier Amphitheater; St. Peter’s Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Germany; and St. Matthias Abbey, a Benedictine monastery famous for its Romanesque facade.
Things to know before you go
The museum is wheelchair-accessible, and you can reserve both wheelchairs and folding stalls before your visit. There are also disabled parking spaces available.
You don’t need to leave the museum for a snack break, as there’s an on-site museum cafe, as well as a souvenir shop.
Tripods and use of flash are not permitted, but you can take photos in the permanent exhibition spaces for non-commercial purposes.
Audio guides are available in English, Dutch, French, and German.
How to get there
If you’re traveling by train to Trier’s main station, you can get to the Rhineland Museum on foot in around 15 minutes. Or, take bus line 2 to the Mustorstrasse stop (which is a 10-minute walk away). There are several car parks nearby, including the Palace Gardens car park or Aula Palatina underground car park.
When to get there
The museum is usually open between Tuesdays and Sundays from mid-morning until late afternoon (it’s typically closed on Mondays). During public holidays, the museum might be closed, so it’s always best to check the schedule before visiting. Pricing and opening times can sometimes vary if a temporary exhibition is running. Generally, it’s best to get there during the week, in the mornings to avoid the rush of afternoon crowds.
Roman treasures at the Rhineland Museum
The Rhineland Museum has plenty of fascinating artifacts for those interested in learning about Trier’s Roman roots—when it was the city of Augusta Treverorum. Treasures include a large hoard of Roman gold; reconstructed Roman frescoes; a collection of sculpted grave monuments from a Roman army base; and Neumagen Wine Ship, believed to be a funeral monument of a wine merchant.
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