Museum Carnuntinum

Museum Carnuntinum is an archaeological museum in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg that preserves findings from the former Roman city of Carnuntum. The halls display sculptures, tombstones, coins, and personal objects that give insight into life along the Danube during Roman times.

Carnuntum was an important Roman military port on the Danube that declined after the fall of the empire. The museum was established in 1904 to protect and preserve these rich archaeological remains for future generations.

The collection displays tombstones and religious representations that reflect the daily beliefs and practices of Roman inhabitants. You can see how soldiers and residents honored their gods and commemorated their deceased through carved inscriptions and imagery.

The museum is located near the historical excavation site and is easily accessible on foot, with enough space to explore comfortably. Plan to spend two to three hours to view the collections thoroughly.

One of the most valuable pieces is a portrait of Emperor Caracalla that displays Egyptian features, revealing the cultural blending of that period. Such objects are rare testimonies to how Eastern and Western artistic traditions met in this region.

Location: Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

Location: Petronell-Carnuntum

Architects: Friedrich Ohmann, August Kirstein

Official opening: May 27, 1904

Architectural style: historicist architecture

Address: Badgasse 42, 2405 Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

Phone: +43216333770

Website: http://carnuntum.at/de

GPS coordinates: 48.13990,16.90350

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49