Heritage Days
Archaeology Day
Experience modern archaeology at three different locations.
Sunday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Museum, Collection Center, and Kaiseraugst
On Archaeology Day, we are offering three exciting opportunities to learn about current projects.
Rescue archaeology: History under our Feet
The current district heating development of the historic village center of Kaiseraugst is being monitored archaeologically. This is how we secure finds and insights into Augusta Raurica and the castrum rauracense.
Come and visit us! Learn more about rescue archaeology and its significance, get to know how we work, marvel at fascinating and curious finds, and take a look into the past that helps shape our future.
Meeting point: at the intersection of Heidemurweg and Kastellstrasse in 4303 Kaiseraugst.
Drop-in: 11 am–4 pm (no registration required).
From the Roman estate in Hölstein (BL) to the Roman House in Augst
Seventy years ago, an original Roman mosaic was laid in the dining room of the Roman House. It originally came from the bathhouse of the Roman estate in Hölstein and is almost 2000 years old. It was discovered by pure chance in 1947 during the search for a water source and then excavated, recovered in two parts and brought to Augst. The mosaic, which has since become damaged, is currently being re-conserved. We invite you to take a look at the ongoing restoration work, ask questions and learn more about the history of this fascinating find.
Meeting point: Museum Augusta Raurica
Drop-in: 10.30–16.00 (no registration necessary)
Guided tour: 14.00–14.45, registration
The archaeological depot of Augusta Raurica
The inventory of the approximately two million finds from Augusta Raurica has been stored in the collection centre since 2023. The collection includes Roman artefacts made of various materials, ranging from monumental gravestones to delicate glass shards. Discover the collection on a guided tour of the archaeological depot.
Meeting point: collection centre, main entrance
Guided tour: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Registration
Admission to the museum, the Roman House and all the activities listed is free.
Information
Offer for
Age
From 12 years
Group size
individual
Possible languages
DE
Next dates
Zurzeit keine geplanten Durchführungen
Organisation
Meeting point
Rescue archaeology: intersection of Heidemurweg and Kastellstrasse in 4303 Kaiseraugst
Mosaic: Roman house
Guided tour of the mosaic: museum entrance area
Guided tour of the archaeological depot: collection centre (Schwarzackerstrasse 2, 4302 Augst)
Accompanying persons
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking
Register for the guided tours via the ticket shop: https://shop.augustaraurica.ch
Costs
Price
free of charge
Payment
Contact
mail@augusta-raurica.ch or 061 552 22 22
Please note / Hints
Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
Inklusion
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Visual impairment
The guided tour of the excavation is not tactile.
The mosaic offer is not tactile.
A tour of the depot can be organised on request, during which objects can be touched. The rooms of the depot are made tangible by means of temperature differences, distances and hearing.
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Hearing impairment
Unfortunately, no assistive technologies are currently available for the excavation tour.
No assistive technologies are currently available for the mosaic tour.
There are currently no assistive technologies available for the depot tour.
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Impaired mobility
The guided tour of the excavation takes place in a tent with stable ground and no obstacles in the centre of the village of Kaiseraugst.
The Roman house has a mobile ramp.
The archaeological depot has been built to the latest wheelchair-friendly standards. A lift and wheelchair-accessible toilets are available. All paths are paved and levelled.
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Impairment due to age
A few seats are available in the tent at the excavation tour.
Seating is available in the Roman House. Folding chairs can be borrowed free of charge from the museum.
There is no seating available during the guided tour of the archaeological depot.
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Learning disability
All tours are very information-heavy.
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