Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn
Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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jrp1992-01
Bolton, England, United Kingdom33 contributions
Jan 2022
An interesting building and excellent ground floor exhibit. Unfortunately the rest of the exhibits above ground floor were predominantly in German with no English anywhere, no leaflets/paper materials or anything either. We ended up just walking around at a leisurely pace, looking at the many Roman artefacts and unable to learn much about them. Certainly seems a museum for national tourists rather than international.
Written January 10, 2022
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dvieiralopes
Brasilia, DF7 contributions
Aug 2011 • Family
could have more information in english. The price is good, and is easy to reach.
Written March 26, 2012
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AngharadWilmslow
Manchester, UK121 contributions
Apr 2012 • Friends
The museum is one of the largest collections of archaeology and art in Nordrhein-Westfalia. unfortunately, after its rebuilding about 8 years ago, it is now organised on a half thematic, half chronological order. So if, like me you were looking for Roman and Frankish remains, you get to see most of the Museum, as it is dispersed all over the house. There are usually exhibitions on as well and lots of children on class trips, so the place can get lively. Still well worth the trip.
Written June 5, 2012
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Monalogue
Walla Walla, WA223 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
I couldn't resist an archaeology museum, especially one with the first-discovered Neanderthal bones in them. I was also intrigued by an advertised exhibit on Celts on the Rhine. So I wandered in today and, pre-warned, asked for an audio guide. Not only was the museum free with the Bonn Regio Welcome Card, but the audio guide was free, you just had to provide an ID card/Passport as a deposit. If you do not read German, make sure you get an audio guide! I think they only had them in German and English, with a special extra track for children in both languages. All of the signs and descriptions are in German. Some of the temporary exhibits did not have great English signage or even very much on the audio guide in English either, so keep that in mind if you're going specifically for a temporary exhibit.
For example - the Celts on the Rhine exhibit that lured me in ended up being a very small set of four cases that might be permanently part of the chronology exhibit. I'm still not sure. The pieces were very nice, gold jewelry and vessels, but there was only one audio guide piece on it.
The rest of the museum with the permanent exhibits, however, had plenty of English audio guide opportunities, which very helpfully walked you through a section case by case with interesting, educational information that was not overwhelming, and often had a "to find out more, press these numbers" for the very curious. I spent a couple of hours in the museum, focusing on the chronological exhibits, but making it through the entire building. Four floors are a lot, but the architecture is great and I feel like the pieces and exhibits are well arranged.
What is ODD is that after leaving chronology, everything gets a bit mashed up. The exhibits on Romans and Franks continues through all floors, but without any real logic that I could detect. The rest of the other floors were modern or themed exhibits, one on religion, one on trade, and you'd find everything from Roman pieces to modern paintings in there. It made for a bit of a shock and left me disoriented until I could figure out what I wanted to focus on, but I think it made for a very interesting visit and something new. There are several places for temporary exhibits and some were being set up while I was there.
Overall this was a great museum to visit and I really enjoyed my time there and the helpful audio guide pieces. Taking pictures inside didn't seem to be a problem, either, which is always fun. I also appreciated the free lockers for storing my bag (need 1 euro deposit to release key). The only downsides are the lack of English fodder for temporary exhibits, and the fact that some cases are missing their audio guide number altogether, someone having scraped it off! For example, the neanderthal case was missing it's number altogether (it had a second number that didn't work in English). I had to look around at the surrounding cases and guess until I found the correct number (not too hard, 115). Another very interesting exhibit on a Roman burial had an audio guide number that didn't work in English, but the children's version did. They have fun music, so not bad as a second choice.
So, if you have time and are interesting in Rhine region history and archaeology, check it out!
For example - the Celts on the Rhine exhibit that lured me in ended up being a very small set of four cases that might be permanently part of the chronology exhibit. I'm still not sure. The pieces were very nice, gold jewelry and vessels, but there was only one audio guide piece on it.
The rest of the museum with the permanent exhibits, however, had plenty of English audio guide opportunities, which very helpfully walked you through a section case by case with interesting, educational information that was not overwhelming, and often had a "to find out more, press these numbers" for the very curious. I spent a couple of hours in the museum, focusing on the chronological exhibits, but making it through the entire building. Four floors are a lot, but the architecture is great and I feel like the pieces and exhibits are well arranged.
What is ODD is that after leaving chronology, everything gets a bit mashed up. The exhibits on Romans and Franks continues through all floors, but without any real logic that I could detect. The rest of the other floors were modern or themed exhibits, one on religion, one on trade, and you'd find everything from Roman pieces to modern paintings in there. It made for a bit of a shock and left me disoriented until I could figure out what I wanted to focus on, but I think it made for a very interesting visit and something new. There are several places for temporary exhibits and some were being set up while I was there.
Overall this was a great museum to visit and I really enjoyed my time there and the helpful audio guide pieces. Taking pictures inside didn't seem to be a problem, either, which is always fun. I also appreciated the free lockers for storing my bag (need 1 euro deposit to release key). The only downsides are the lack of English fodder for temporary exhibits, and the fact that some cases are missing their audio guide number altogether, someone having scraped it off! For example, the neanderthal case was missing it's number altogether (it had a second number that didn't work in English). I had to look around at the surrounding cases and guess until I found the correct number (not too hard, 115). Another very interesting exhibit on a Roman burial had an audio guide number that didn't work in English, but the children's version did. They have fun music, so not bad as a second choice.
So, if you have time and are interesting in Rhine region history and archaeology, check it out!
Written September 26, 2014
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EAurora
Dhaka City, Bangladesh37 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
but disorganized since its renovation. We came late because we couldnt find it at first. The lady at the counter was rather grumpy and almost with a scolding tone told us just had an hour left. On the plus side she gave us a couples ticket which was half the price of individual tickets! Make sure to ask for such deals at the ticket counter! Its got 3 floors, so come with some time on your hands, and get a audio guide because most of the info is in German.
Written January 19, 2013
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Alex_J0nes
Dublin, Ireland152 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
Even though I am not a fan of thematical - as opposed to chronological - arrangment of museum displays, the one in Bonn was fairly good. The collection included some really interesting pieces, focusing on Romano-German societies in the Roman Empire.
Other sections included an exhibition about Neanderthal, and Romantic Rhine paintings. A bit eclectic, but nice as a result: not an art gallery, not an archaeological collection, but a museum reflecting the Rhine culture.
Other sections included an exhibition about Neanderthal, and Romantic Rhine paintings. A bit eclectic, but nice as a result: not an art gallery, not an archaeological collection, but a museum reflecting the Rhine culture.
Written December 13, 2011
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Douglas D
Kailua-Kona232 contributions
Sep 2019
We made a special trip from Cologne to see a real Neandertal. Most museums have fiberglass replicas--HoHum. This actual Neandertal was found in the Neander Valley so its the real deal.
Written September 26, 2019
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SeimenBurum
Rotterdam, The Netherlands2,753 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
This museum near the old centre of town was a pleasant surprise. The lay-out of the galleries is very spacious and the collection is very varied.
There is an excellent collection on the history of the area dating from pre-historic times via the Romans to present day.
One section has contemporary art and on the top floor you can try your skills being a knight on a mock horse.
There is a nice cafe and restaurant on ground floor level with excellent service and good food
There is an excellent collection on the history of the area dating from pre-historic times via the Romans to present day.
One section has contemporary art and on the top floor you can try your skills being a knight on a mock horse.
There is a nice cafe and restaurant on ground floor level with excellent service and good food
Written March 16, 2019
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mgranda
Berlin, Germany37 contributions
Dec 2016 • Business
Very interesting concept, the museum shows the history in a very fascinating way. You don't have to follow a chronological circuit which is normally rather boring. The approach is thematic, you can use very good audio guides and learn a lot. The non permanent exhibitions are inventive, creative and very often inter activ. You can take your children they are very welcome.
Written December 8, 2016
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Petra B
Miami, FL23 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
I was actually expecting a lot more. I was actually expecting some kind of explaination of how Bonn and its surroundings had developed from nothing into the city it is today. But that is not the case. While the exhibits are interesting, there does not seem to be a common thread. There are a lot of Roman antiquities on display but they don't always come from the immediate surroundings. Honestly, a lot of these can be seen in other places. Then there are both original as well as copies of numerous cathedral items both made from stone and wood. Again, items seen throughout the vast number of churches throughout Germany. Finally, there were is a collection of artwork by German artists. Missing were the photos that are suppose to be in the collection. Again, I'm not sure what the museum is trying to be but if you want a little bit of varied local culture on a rainy afternoon, this is the place to go.
Written July 24, 2016
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