Archaeology Day

Tag der Archäologie
This event is available in
German
On Archaeology Day, we offer three exciting offers on current projects.
Plant archaeology: history beneath our feet
On Archaeology Day, we are offering three exciting offers on current projects.

Pipeline archaeology: history beneath our feet
The current district heating development in the historic village center of Kaiseraugst is being accompanied by archaeology. In this way, we are securing finds and findings relating to Augusta Raurica and the castrum rauracense.

Come and visit us! Find out more about archaeology and its significance, get to know our working methods, marvel at fascinating and curious finds and take a look into the past that is helping to shape our future.

Meeting point: at the junction of Heidemurweg and Kastellstrasse in 4303 Kaiseraugst.
Drop-in: 11.00-16.00 (no registration necessary).

From the Roman estate in Hölstein (BL) to the Roman house in Augst
70 years ago, an original Roman mosaic was laid in the dining room of the Römerhaus. It originally came from the bathing building of the Roman estate in Hölstein and is almost 2000 years old. It was found by chance in 1947 while searching for a water source and was then excavated, recovered in two parts and brought to Augst. The now damaged mosaic is currently being restored. We invite you to view the ongoing restoration work, ask questions and learn about the history of this interesting find.

Meeting point: Museum Augusta Raurica
Drop-in: 10.30-16.00 (no registration necessary)
Guided tour: 14.00-14.45

The Augusta Raurica finds depot
The approximately 2 million inventoried finds from Augusta Raurica have been stored in the collection center since 2023. The collection includes Roman artifacts made of various materials - from monumental gravestones to delicate shards of glass. Discover the collection on a guided tour of the finds depot.

Meeting point: Collection center
Guided tour: 14.00-15.00 hrs

Admission to the museum, the Roman House and all activities listed are free of charge.

Further information: mail@augustaraurica.ch
Address
Giebenacherstrasse 17
4302
Augst
+41 61 552 22 22
Tarif
Free entry with the Museums-PASS-Musées
Dates
On 14 June 2026
Sunday: 10:30-16:00
Exhibitions in this museum
Das perfekte Dinner. Römer, Macht und Müll
Exhibition
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The exhibition takes a look behind the scenes of a Roman banquet and allows visitors to marvel at the wealth of information handed down by the refuse of the time.