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© LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen)

LIMESEUM

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Accessibility
partly accessible
Opening Times
Open today 11:00-17:00
Address
Römerpark Ruffenhofen 1
91749 Wittelshofen
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Almost like a UFO, the LIMESEUM museum building is located on the edge of the former Roman fort, and the view from its panoramic window allows a direct connection between the themes and objects in the exhibition and the surrounding Limes World Heritage Site. The permanent exhibition at the Limes Museum illustrates the everyday life of the time in a modern way, as well as the themes of wood preservation, the military and everyday civilian life. The soldier December, whose name has been handed down from the fort at Ruffenhofen, tells visitors about his life in exhibits, audio stations and a film and guides them through the exhibition. Experience stations for children round off the concept. In the outdoor area, the largest archaeotope in southern Germany, hedges, grasses and flowers recreate the layout of the fort. Information boards and virtual reconstructions convey its history.

Last edited on 27.12.2024

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Travelling through time and taking a look at life in the bygone era of the Roman Empire. At Römerpark Ruffenhofen (Ruffenhofen Roman Park) in Middle Franconia, this dream is almost a reality. Here,...

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Two pupils measure the weight of a biro on a replica of a Roman precision scale hanging from the ceiling (opens enlarged image)
A school class tries out the replica of a Roman high-speed scale. © Landesstelle für die nichtstaatlichen Museen in Bayern (State Office for the Non-State Museums in Bavaria). Photo: Felix Löchner
Modern round building reminiscent of a coliseum (opens enlarged image)
Exterior view of the LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen) - the round building of the LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen blends in well with the landscape. © Landesstelle für die nichtstaatlichen Museen in Bayern (State Office for the Non-State Museums in Bavaria). Photo: Felix Löchner
View of the museum's modern round building with fields in the background (opens enlarged image)
Exterior view of the LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen) - The round building of the LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen blends in well with the landscape. © LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen)
A group of visitors looks at a large model of the fort and camp village (opens enlarged image)
A guided tour of the LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM) includes a visit to the large model of the fort and camp village. © LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen)
View of the museum's modern round building on a sunny day (opens enlarged image)
Exterior view of the LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen) - The round building of the LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen blends in well with the landscape. © LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen)
View of the museum's modern round building on a sunny day with red flowers in the foreground (opens enlarged image)
Exterior view of the LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen) © LIMESEUM (LIMESEUM Ruffenhofen)

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