Roman theatre masks at a Roman weekend

Overview exhibitions and holiday events

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Holiday programme
Travel in Roman Times

28 March - 12 April
Those who travel can experience a lot: It was no different in Roman times. Whether voluntarily, to make a career and seek fortune, or involuntarily, under orders or as slaves. Our colourful Easter holiday programme invites you to travel and discover.
Hands-on programme: Roman travel agency - Where did the Romans go on holiday?
Relaxing on the Gulf of Naples or sightseeing in Egypt? Even the Romans enjoyed travelling to faraway countries. Which destinations were popular in Roman times? How did travel back then differ from holidays today? Come to our Roman travel agency and find out more.
12pm - 4pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, in the Spielehaus, free of charge
Travel guide C.U.T.: On the road in the Colonia Ulpia Traiana
If you want to explore the LVR Archaeological Park Xanten (APX) on your own, our Roman travel guide is just right for you: embark on an exciting exploration tour through the Roman city. Find out how the Romans travelled to distant lands without planes or cars. What dangers lurked along the way and where was it safe to spend the night en route?
Available daily at the ticket offices during the holidays, €1
Model of a small two-seater travelling carriage with a harnessed small horse

Special exhibitions

There are no special exhibitions at the moment.
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Review of past special exhibitions


How to reach us

Entrance City Center: Am Amphitheater

Entrance Harbor Temple: Am Rheintor

Entrance LVR-RömerMuseum: Trajanstraße 10

46509 Xanten

Administration +49 (0) 2801 712-0
Visitor Service +49 (0) 2801 988-9213
apx@lvr.de

Opening hours

  • From 1 March to the last Saturday in October (end of summer time) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • From the last Sunday in October (start of winter time) to 28 February from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Park and museum are closed on December 24, 25 and 31. Open on New Year's Day.