Romano-Germanic Museum Cologne

The Romano-Germanic Museum in Cologne is an important archaeological museum dedicated to the presentation and research of the city's ancient heritage. It was opened in 1974 and is situated in a prominent location south of Cologne Cathedral, directly on Roncalliplatz. The museum building itself is an architectural highlight, designed by architects Heinz Röcke and Klaus Renner as a “showcase of Roman times”. It stands over the foundation walls of a Roman city villa and houses the world-famous Dionysus mosaic from the 3rd century, which can be seen through a large panoramic window from the cathedral square. The museum's collection includes exhibits from the Palaeolithic Age to the early Middle Ages, with a special focus on Cologne's Roman era. Highlights include an extensive collection of Roman glass vessels and the reconstructed tomb of the legionary veteran Lucius Poblicius.

In 2020, the city of Cologne began the search for a suitable general planner to begin the necessary refurbishment of the Roman-Germanic Museum. The City of Cologne is planning a comprehensive general refurbishment of the museum in order to modernize the aging building and make it fit for future requirements. The renovation project comprises the complete refurbishment of the existing museum building, including the modernization of the exhibition areas and technical facilities. A particular focus is on the preservation and protection of the important archaeological exhibits, especially the Dionysus mosaic.