Cult and herbes

Fragrances act directly to our sensibility. In ancient times fragrant incenses were sacrificed to the gods to keep negative elements away or simply to spread a sense of personal well-being.
Which perfumes were used in the ceremonies and in the private homes? Where did they come from and how they were used? Using mortars and pestles in the Roman way, we process herbs and resins to make our own incense. You can take your handmade mixtures home with you afterwards – together with many tips for how to use them.
Age
From 12 years
Group size
5–20 people
Possible languages
DE
on request: EN, FR
Dates
All year round
Duration
1,5 h
Time
on request
Meeting point
Museum ticket office
Accompanying persons
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Booking
No later than 10 working days before the desired date through our customer service
Price
CHF 250.-
Payment
At the museum ticket office or on account
Contact
Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch
Please note / Hints
In cool weather, we recommend warm clothes. Insurance is the responsibility of the participants
Inklusion
This workshop offers many tactile experiences and odours of incense blends. Texts and images are not tactile. Our mediation staff will be happy to describe visual information for you.
Unfortunately, assistive technologies are not currently available for this offer. Sign language interpretation on request.
The premises are equipped with a mobile ramp.
Seating is available.
This offer encourages you to join in. There are many odours to discover. You make your own incense mixture from various plants. Participants can leave the room at any time and return to the programme at a later point.
Museum an Roman House
Daily from 10am – 5pm
Closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January
Protected monuments and Animal park
Daily from 10am – 5pm
Closed on 24th, 25th, 31st December and 1st January
AUGUSTA RAURICA
Giebenacherstrasse 17
CH-4302 Augst
Open-air site, protected monuments and Animal park
Free admission
Museum Augusta Raurica incl. Roman House
Full price: CHF 8.-
Reduced Rate: CHF 6.-
All admission fees and discounts