Overview

Discover a fully equipped ancient Roman ship and climb the walls of the towering fortress. The museum offers three thematic tours covering all the treasures of the museum.
Choose a boat trip and learn everything there is to know about the unique Roman ship that is the crown jewel of the museum’s collection. Find out how the ship sank, who was on board and what treasures were found around the ship.
Choose a tour of the walls, enter the fortifications of the impressive fortress and immerse yourself in the life of a garrison town on the edge of the Roman world in 200 AD. Enjoy the views and hear what was happening in and around the fortress during this time.
Take an audio tour of the expo wing to become an archaeologist and trace 3,000 years of life and work history. This exhibition highlights the most remarkable moments and finds from 25 years of excavations in this part of Utrecht.

Tour Highlights

Step back in time as you learn about the Roman fortress Castellum Hoge with this ticket and audio guide to the Hoge Woerd Museum in Utrecht. See a 2,000-year-old Roman ship and climb the fortress walls.

• • Marvel at the well-preserved remains of a 2000-year-old Roman ship
  • Walk across the ramparts of the fort and admire the sweeping views
  • Learn about how Romans influenced and shaped the history of Utrecht