Archeon, Netherlands
Archeon is an archeological open air and living museum in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands that opened in 1994. In Alphen an ancient Roman military fortress has been established around 40, the settlement was given the Latin name Albaniana. Description The museum features various historical periods of Dutch history via archeological reconstructions and Historical reenactments. Educated actors called archeo-interpreters inform visitors about the living circumstances at those days. Visitors can engage in activities. Among the periods portrayed are the Stone Age, the Roman times and the Medieval period. A restoration yard with original wooden ships from the Roman period, found at Zwammerdam, is part of the collection. The museum also contains an arena, where reenactments of Roman gladiator fights are held. Archeon was and is host to several festivals such as the Midsummer Fair, the Midwinter Fair, the Roman Festival and the Elf Fantasy Fair . Collection selection See also Netherlands Open Air Museum at Arnhem Zuiderzee Museum at Enkhuizen Zaanse Schans at Zaandam References External links Open-air museums in the Netherlands Museums in South Holland Living museums 1994 establishments in the Netherlands Alphen aan den Rijn 20th-century architecture in the Netherlands