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During Ascension weekend the preHistorisch Dorp in Eindhoven is completely dedicated to the Roman Age. From 9 until 12 May, you will come across Romans all over the museum and discover what life was like in the Netherlands during the occupation by the Roman Empire.
Back to Roman times
About 50 years before Christ, the Romans conquered many countries, as well as a part of the Netherlands. This caused a lot of changes: we got to know new flavours, roads were built and houses were made of stone. During this weekend, the museum organises historical activities that will take you back to the Roman Age, and show you what the Roman influence in the Netherlands looked like. There are even numerous Roman inhabitants that can tell you more about this special life. Make sure to pay a visit to some of them, like the masseur, the soldier or the cook!
Buildings from the Roman Age
The preHistorisch Dorp has various reconstructions of buildings from the Roman Age in the Eindhoven region. One of these is the gate building that the Romans would have used as a watchtower to guard the surroundings. And there is a workshop where special crafts are practised. In the Roman herb garden, you can smell the specific aromas the Romans brought to the Netherlands. And finally, there’s the Beef farm, a native-Roman house showing many Roman elements. This way it will feel just like you’re living in another time!
Dinner’s ready!
During the Roman Days, we focus especially on food. Did you know the Romans liked very spicy food? A host could impress his guests with expensive herbs. By the way, during dinner the Romans wouldn’t sit at the table like we do, but they would lie on benches on their left side. This way they could take the food from the table with their right hand.
Roman Days in the preHistorisch Dorp
- Date: May 9 to 12, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Boutenslaan 161b, Eindhoven
- Price: €12.50
Free for children up to 3 years and Museum Card holders.
Museum tickets are also available at the box office, until sold out. - Ticket sales: Online and at the box office on the day itself.
Route and parking
You can park your car for free at the preHistorisch Dorp. There is plenty of space for cars in front of the Leeuw Trainingscentrum at Boutenslaan 161. From there you can reach our museum within a few minutes' walk. Preferably do not park your car in the neighborhood.
Is the parking lot full? Then park at Anton Coolenlaan 5. From here you can have a nice 15 minutes walk through the Genneper Parks to arrive at the museum. Along the way you will pass green meadows and wooded environments.
What about last year?
Curious what the Roman Days looked like last year? On the page below you will find a few photos of the Roman Days 2023 in the preHistorisch Dorp.
