Bouwupdate Het Romeins Museum

A great deal has happened at the construction site around the Roman bathhouse over the past few months. The heavy concrete storeys of the former archive tower, built in 1976, have been demolished. Only the four large columns have been retained. The steel structure of the museum’s new wing – the ‘mansio’ – will be erected on these columns. This section will house the large exhibition halls and appears to float above ground level, with a fully glazed façade: open and inviting, offering a view of what is happening inside.

Amidst the chaos of demolition, the 2,000-year-old Roman bathhouse remains safe: carefully wrapped and protected by temporary walls. Later this year, the bathhouse will be fitted with new façades, featuring brickwork inspired by Roman tradition. With respect for this listed building, down to the last detail.

Together with our partners, we are working on a future-proof museum where heritage and innovation reinforce one another, and where you’ll be keen to return time and again to be surprised anew.

Kossmanndejong, together with Brandwacht and Meijer, has now been selected to design the exhibitions. We look forward to collaborating with these experienced partners.