Augst (Switzerland)

Augusta Raurica

Augusta Raurica is one of the most important Roman sites in Switzerland. A team of some 60 members work hard every day to unlock this cultural heritage, to restore and conserve the finds and to make them publicly accessible.
Augusta Raurica - Aerial view
Augusta Raurica - In front of the museum
Augusta Raurica - Inside the museum

Access preferences

Aids (Accessibility)

The following aids can be obtained from the ticket office if required:
A mobile ramp for access to the individual rooms in the Roman house
Light folding chairs for sitting
A wheelchair for in the museum

Assistance dogs (Animals)

Assistance dogs and guide dogs are allowed in the museum.

Mandate and philosophy (Mission Statement)

Augusta Raurica's vision is to be a leading centre for Roman archaeology and history, bringing together people, knowledge and ideas, thereby contributing to the cultural diversity of our society.

Map for people with reduced mobility (Getting around inside the museum)

The map of the open-air site with all the monuments and themed tours as an accessible PDF.

Offers by and for people with disabilities (Group and Tours)

Programms specially developed by and for people with disabilities.

Reduced Tickets (General)

Admission to the museum is free of charge for IV recipients with an accompanying person.

Tactile models (Tactile Experiences)

Tactile model of the amphitheatre and the forum.

The Roman house in easy-to-read language (Easy Read & Understanding)

A page and a brochure present the Roman house in easy-to-read language.

Videos in sign language (swiss-german) (Sign language)

Video series in Swiss-German sign language: you can find out more about the history of the city and soon also about your visit and the famous silver treasure.

Contact info

Augusta Raurica,
Giebenacherstrasse 17,
CH-4302 Augst, Switzerland.
0041 (0)61 552 22 22
mail@augustaraurica.ch
https://www.augustaraurica.ch