The cross-border archaeological park opens its doors to visitors again on 15 March. Following last year's floods and the extensive repair and renovation work carried out over the winter, the cultural park will be able to reopen all of its museums to visitors, with the exception of the Princess's Tomb and building B10. The accessible museums are the Museum Maison Jean Schaub, buildings B6 and B8 and, in Bliesbruck, the exhibition centre with a new concept for the permanent exhibition and the thermal baths. The extensive work on the Princely Tomb is expected to continue until the beginning of June. After that, this highlight will be open again. The exact date will be published in the press, on the homepage and on Facebook.
Tavern closed
The tavern will remain closed for the time being. With a heavy heart, the CJD Homburg has decided to close the tavern, which has been open since 2018. The massive damage caused by the floods and the associated closure period have contributed to this decision. A new tenant is being sought as part of a tendering process.
Promotions, events and other highlights
At the beginning of the season, on 15 March, an opening tour will be offered at 3 pm. On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, families can go in search of hidden Easter eggs in the grounds and museums of the cultural park. The right number of eggs will be rewarded with a sweet surprise at the ticket offices in the Maison Jean Schaub or the exhibition centre in Bliesbruck.
In building B8, families can discover how a Roman road was built, how a Roman tiled roof was covered or how underfloor heating was installed, and get hands-on.
The annual events such as the Children's Festival on 25 May and the Vita Romana on 9 and 10 August are among the popular highlights in the European Cultural Park.
Numerous hands-on activities are offered at the children's festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission. Children can get creative around the Princess's Tomb and practise archery, create their own mosaic, make pottery or work with a wood drill, design their own Roman equipment using a shield, sword and helmet. Many other great activities are on the programme, such as face painting, tug-of-war, etc. In the camp of the Roman group Legio XIIII Gemina in the Roman Villa, visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the everyday life of the Romans. If the weather is good and dry, there will also be a bouncy castle. From 11 a.m. to around 12.30 p.m., magician Maxim Maurice will take guests of all ages on a magical journey.
The Vita Romana allows visitors to immerse themselves in antiquity on a weekend in August. Roman groups set up camp and all kinds of performances and hands-on programmes are on offer.
Guided tours
There will be a taster tour every first Sunday of the month at 11am.
Special guided tours for senior citizens are offered twice this season. The special needs of this group of people, such as walking slowly or speaking louder, are catered for. The dates are 27 April and 17 August, both at 2 pm.