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The 7 Best Specialty Museums in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate
Trier, which lies in the Moselle wine region along the banks of the Moselle River, is the oldest city in Germany. The city is home to the University of Trier.
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1. Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
This museum chronicles the history and culture of Trier and the Mosel Valley.
Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States
Loads of Celtic and Roman artifacts. I would say it is only second to the treasure trove in the Naples, Italy Archaeological Museum. There are Celtic items on display that were found in burial pots: arm and leg rings, belt buckles, weapons from 1300 B.C.!! You could easily spend three to four hours in here. Celtic warrior grave artifacts are here. Magnificent Roman tombs with elaborate artwork from the 1st and 2nd century AD are plentiful. Definitely pay for the audio guide, it is very informative. Many examples of 2,000-year-old Roman flooring in this excellent museum. Medusa, Oedipus, Amazon Women, chariot racers, boxers – just to name a few artwork pieces preserved over the past 2,000 years. Medieval Christian statues are plentiful as well. 8 € entrance fee for adults, 4€ for kids, believe me this place is worth it!!
2. Spielzeugmuseum
3. Dialog im Dunkeln Trier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
In absoluter Dunkelheit führen blinde und sehbehinderte Mitarbeiter die Besucher durch einen Parcours in den Ausstellungsräumen. Die Besucher erleben dort unterschiedliche Alltagssituationen, wie z.B. den Besuch eines Cafés ohne Augenlicht auf eine ganz neue Weise.
Reviewed By 888Sanja - Split, Croatia
We didn’t know what to expect (accidentally stumbled upon it, but had luck to be stopped by a visually impaired person who was willing to explain us everything in simple German and find an English speaking guide only for us), but we had an amazing experience and we would recommend it to everyone. We stayed for more than an hour, but it felt like 10 minutes! 5/5
4. Im Reich der Schatten
5. Stadtmuseum Simeonstift
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
The City Museum Simeonstift in Trier shows art and cultural treasures from the Middle Ages to well into the 21th century. The exhibition is founded on a collection of valuable donations made by well-known citizens of the city. The artefacts on display are divided into a variety of sections, including paintings, sculptures, arts and crafts, Coptic textiles, furniture and small Oriental plastic art forms. The focal point of the permanent exhibition revolves around the history of the city of Trier. Regularly changing special exhibitions are dedicated to Trier’s native artists or to topics associated with the city. The collection is housed in the Roman building of the Collegiate of St. Simeon, which originates from the 11th century and is directly adjacent to the Porta Nigra. Also worthy of note is the building itself, which boasts one of the oldest and rarely preserved two-storey cloisters. The admission price includes an audio guide (D/E/F/NL), also available as an audio guided tour for children (D).
Reviewed By joes85 - Warwick, United States
I have found in my travels through Germany that Stadt museums are usually the best place to orient yourself, learn enough history and begin your tour. Whether in Munich, Dresden, Kiel, or Trier they provide local history, clothing and furnishings from various periods and scale models. as well as art work. This impressive Romanesque building was built as an Abbey attached to the Porta Nigra (then a cathedral) to honor the canonization of St Simenon who came to Trier in 1100ad. The abbey was dissolved in the 19th century and sold to private owners. In 1917 the City of Trier .purchased it and the Stadt Museum moved from the Hauptmarket to this lovely building after WWII. The highlights of the museum are it's antiquities,A scale model called "Trier in 1800" made completely out of inlaid wood that was begun in 1954 and a fitting tribute to its native Son Karl Marx. For 5.50 Euro you can get 3 hours of education, and enjoy this architectural Gem.As an added bonus there was a mini Christmas in the Court yard when I visited.
6. Museum am Dom
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
