Museum Cultuurforum Aardenburg

Museum Cultuurforum Aardenburg tells the history of Aardenburg, one of the oldest places in Zeeland. The archaeological museum focuses on the Roman fort with its camp village and on the medieval town.

What can you expect at Museum Cultuurforum Aardenburg?

• History: Aardenburg is some 2,000 years old. The Romans built a fort here for about 300 soldiers. Since the 1950s many archaeological finds have been made in the centre. The museum is housed in a 17th century shop building.
• Roman life: Daily life in Roman times is told through a soldier, a priest, a merchant family and a slave. The themes are bathhouses, bone as a raw material, wool and linen clothing, and salt.
• Children: Children aged 7 and up can dress up as a knight. In summer there is the Roman festival Ludi Romani.
• Highlights: Highlights of the museum are:
  • The remains of a Gallo-Roman temple.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Closed on Monday. From April to October open all day Tuesday to Saturday and on Sunday afternoons; from November to March in the afternoons.
• Accessibility: There is an accessible toilet and a loan wheelchair; the museum is not fully accessible.
• Surroundings: Also visit the Sint-Baafskerk in the centre of Aardenburg.

Museum Cultuurforum Aardenburg brings Zeeland's Roman roots to life in a playful way.

Furthermore Museum Cultuurforum Aardenburg is near the following sights: Ostrich Farm Monnikenwerve (±2,4 km), 't Krekeltje (±3,6 km) & Victoria Maze (±3,6 km).

For information

St. Bavostraat 3, Aardenburg
tel. +31 117 492 888 
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