Münzkabinett und Antikensammlung der Stadt Winterthur
Münzkabinett und Antikensammlung der Stadt Winterthur, Archaeological museum in Villa Bühler, Winterthur, Switzerland.
Description
The Münzkabinett und Antikensammlung is housed in the elegant Villa Bühler and displays coins and ancient objects within refined rooms. The collection spans different periods and cultures, arranged to show connections between them.
History
This institution began in 1861 during a time when Winterthur was expanding its cultural facilities. The collection found its home in Villa Bühler, which provided appropriate spaces for displaying the growing assemblage.
Culture
The museum presents exhibitions about ancient trade routes and how people exchanged goods across the Mediterranean world. These displays connect past economic systems to how we think about money today.
Practical
The museum operates with limited visiting hours, so plan your arrival in advance. The villa is centrally located and easily reachable by public transportation.
Did you know?
Researchers from around the world study the collection to understand how ancient societies organized their trade and wealth. Some coins and objects held here remain largely unknown to the wider academic community.
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