Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding, Maritime archaeology museum in Mainz, Germany.
The Museum of Ancient Shipbuilding displays Roman military vessels, ship models, and maritime artifacts within a converted locomotive engine shed near Rhine River.
Construction workers uncovered five Roman military ships from the late 3rd and 4th centuries during excavations in Mainz between 1981 and 1982.
The exhibition reveals the daily operations of the Roman Rhine fleet through inscriptions on gravestones, letters, and official documents from ancient sailors.
The museum contains observation windows where visitors can watch staff members create replicas of ancient ships in specialized workshops from Tuesday to Sunday.
Two full-size replicas of Roman military vessels stand alongside original shipwrecks, demonstrating the construction methods of ancient maritime engineering.
Location: Mainz
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 49.99421,8.28048
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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