Augusta Raurica

Off to Roman Antiquity!
History and tradition
Nature and environment
Augst
Switzerland
The erstwhile capital city of the Regio Basiliensis still has much to offer: the largest Roman silver treasure, the impressive theatre, the atmospheric Roman house or the new city model made of bronze. However, life in antiquity can be experienced most authentically in one of the numerous workshops. Baking bread, making pottery or perhaps a fine perfume essence? No matter what you choose, an unforgettable experience is always guaranteed - for Augusta Raurica is the perfect excursion destination.

Temporary exhibitions

Zoo Augusta Raurica

Zoo Augusta Raurica

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In Augusta Raurica alone over four million animal bones were found. Our knowledge of antique breeding is derived from these findings, and also from antique literature and Roman depictions. Today visitors can encounter here curly-coated pigs, Eringer cows, coarse-hair sheep, Nera-Verzasca goats...
Der Bleisarg wird untersucht. Foto: Susanne Schenker

Under the magnifying glass. Following the traces of a Roman life story

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The new special exhibition from 27 March 2021
Der grösste Silberschatz der Spaetantike. Foto: Ursi Schild

The Silver treasure at the museum

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58 kg of pure silver, made into 270 Objects including platters, spoons, coins and much more.
Zwei Schuljungen bei der Besichtigung der Gewerbehäuser

Augusta Raurica AR Experience

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Explore the exceptionally well-preserved commercial buildings on the Roman trunk road in a new way: With an AR radio play and an interactive tour.

Events

Augusta Raurica kurz und bündig

Augusta Raurica kurz und bündig

Die Führung verrät auf Englisch alles Wissenswerte über das öffentliche Leben in einer römischen Stadt. Ab 6 Jahre.
On 23/04/2023
On 17/09/2023
Ausgehend vom grossen Stadtmodell aus Bronze erfahren die Besucher auf diesem Einführungsrundgang alles Wissenswerte über das öffentliche Leben in einer römischen Stadt. Man kann das authentisch eingerichtete Römerhaus besichtigen, den grössten Silberschatz der römischen Antike bewundern und sich im...
Der Silberschatz ganz nah

The silver treasure very close

The fate of one of the world's most important silver treasures from Roman times could not be more gripping!
On 12/11/2023
On 03/12/2023
After a brief introduction, visitors are immersed in the unique history. Why was the precious silver buried and not dug up again? How did it come to its highly adventurous discovery? To whom had the magnificent treasure belonged? Together they take a look at the richly decorated silver objects and...
Guided tour for families

Guided tour for families

An exciting tour tailored entirely to the needs of families. From 6 years.
On 05/02/2023
On 05/03/2023
On 16/07/2023
On 01/08/2023
On 13/08/2023
On 10/09/2023
On 05/11/2023
On 10/12/2023
In the authentically reconstructed Roman house, visitors experience what everyday life was like for a family in Roman times. Children must be accompanied by an adult. From 6 years. Meeting point at the museum ticket office. Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not...
Augusta Raurica
Augusta Raurica
Augusta Raurica
Suitable for families
Opening hours
On 15/04/2021
Monday - Sunday: 10:00-17:00
Closed on
Address
Augusta Raurica
Giebenacherstrasse 17
4302
Augst
Switzerland
+41 61 552 22 22
http://www.augusta-raurica.ch
mail@augusta-raurica.ch
Wheelchair access
Shop
Parking
Restaurant
Train
Bus access
Boat access

47.533965, 7.721347