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Did you know that many of our every-day comforts were first introduced by the Romans? Notebooks, the use of money, various recipes, and even our network of roads all originated with these impressive people! During the Romeinse Dagen (Roman Days) in the preHistorisch Dorp, you will have the chance to discover how the Romans lived in Brabant more than 2,000 years ago. So be sure to mark Ascension 2025 in your calendar, as our open-air museum will be overrun by Romans from May 29 to June 1 - just like they did two millennia ago!
The Romans
Just before the start of the Common Era, the Romans reached what we now call the Netherlands. This marked the end of prehistoric times, as written records from that moment onward began to tell the stories of daily life in this region. That’s why we know so much about this time! It was a time of great change and cultural encounters. While the new trade routes caused trade to flourish, the Dutch maintained many of their old traditions, creating a unique blend of Roman and local culture.
Back to the Roman age
During the Roman Days in preHistorisch Dorp, you will step into the daily life of the locals from that time. While there weren't many soldiers stationed here, the arrival of the Romans drastically changed the lives of de Dutch people – we will show you how! There are plenty of activities for you to take part in, such as building a bridge or undergoing real soldier training. Who knows, maybe you’ll even get recruited into the Roman Army!
Buildings from the Roman age
The preHistorisch Dorp features several reconstructions of Roman buildings that once stood in the Eindhoven region during the Roman Empire. Take, for example, the gatehouse, which the Romans used as a watchtower to keep an eye on the surroundings. Or perhaps you'd like to visit the work shed where special crafts are practiced. In the Roman herb garden you'll discover many unique scents brought to the Netherlands by the Romans. Finally, in our museum, you can also explore the Runderhoeve, a native Roman house with many Roman elements. With all these buildings you'll feel like you're in a different time!
Historical activities
During the Roman Days, you won't just travel back in time, you can actively participate as well! You can make your own Roman mantle pin, a beautiful object that predates our modern buttons and zippers. Or perhaps you'd like to create a miniature version of a Roman bridge, known for its extra sturdiness due to its curved shape! Do you spot a Roman legionnaire? Rush to the gatehouse and blow the horn to warn the entire village about these dangerous men. But that's not all: you can try hitting pins, try on armor, carve wood, explore a giant loculus, and of course, bake bread.
Want to know what life was really like as a Roman soldier? Take a walk with Baroen and he'll teach you how to handle weapons and train you to be a true legionnaire.
Aftermovie Roman Days
Curious to see what our Roman Days looked like a few years ago? Check out the aftermovie! Many legionnaires, civillians, leaders, craftsmen, masseurs, children, and even a Roman astrologer visited the museum.
Roman Days in the preHistorisch Dorp
- Date: 29 May to 1 June 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Boutenslaan 161b, Eindhoven
- Price: € 13,50
Free for children up to 3 years and Museum Card (Dutch Museumkaart) holders.
Ticket sales: Available online and at the box office on the day itself.
Route and parking
e encourage visitors to come to the museum by public transport or by bicycle, and leave their car at home.
You can park your car for free at the preHistorisch Dorp. There is designed parking for cars at Boutenslaan 161, just a few minutes' walk from our museum. Please do not park in the surrounding neighbourhood.
There are parking spaces for cars on the service road of Boutenslaan. By order of the fire brigade, it is not permitted to park your car outside of these spaces. Please note that fines will be issued in case of violations.
Is the parking lot full? Then park at Anton Coolenlaan 5. From there, enjoy a scenic 15-minute walk through the Genneper Parks to reach the museum. Along the way, you will pass green meadows and wooded areas, and you'll have the chance to stop for a bite at Paviljoen Genneperparken or the city farm Genneper Hoeve.
Read more about our address and your route.