--- title: Archeological Collections url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401838/archeological-collections.html" description: In the former Minorite monastery, there is now an exhibition on the early history of the town of Wels from the Neolithic period up to the time of the Bajuwaren (original name of the Bavarians). Particular attention is paid to the Roman era, which is very significant for Wels. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Archeological Collections Archeological Collections =========================== Wels, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205833/7EFA98DEB195757F4B449243ABE4666138A6D48F5D776399780FB88215F44E70/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205834/FDCCB4428D677C321A4773D6FD2E989ECF93EC8C1E00E9D543D767DB8649A64C/wels-archaeologische-ausgrabungen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205835/D3E1A0839440A4270913C5CDCDC08B578163C810B4FAC28C82912C36449928D2/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) [ ![Stadtmuseum Wels - Minoriten / Archäologische Sammlung](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205833/7EFA98DEB195757F4B449243ABE4666138A6D48F5D776399780FB88215F44E70/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205833/7EFA98DEB195757F4B449243ABE4666138A6D48F5D776399780FB88215F44E70/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) [ ![Wels: Archaeologische Ausgrabungen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205834/FDCCB4428D677C321A4773D6FD2E989ECF93EC8C1E00E9D543D767DB8649A64C/wels-archaeologische-ausgrabungen.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205834/FDCCB4428D677C321A4773D6FD2E989ECF93EC8C1E00E9D543D767DB8649A64C/wels-archaeologische-ausgrabungen.jpg) [ ![Stadtmuseum Wels - Minoriten / Archäologische Sammlung](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205835/D3E1A0839440A4270913C5CDCDC08B578163C810B4FAC28C82912C36449928D2/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205835/D3E1A0839440A4270913C5CDCDC08B578163C810B4FAC28C82912C36449928D2/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) [ ![Stadtmuseum Wels - Minoriten / Archäologische Sammlung](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205836/175AAE4FA1475F567516AC59A0312AD7D2BD6809FDF1023477CA639BE3B16053/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205836/175AAE4FA1475F567516AC59A0312AD7D2BD6809FDF1023477CA639BE3B16053/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) [ ![Stadtmuseum Wels - Minoriten / Archäologische Sammlung](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205837/32159D86C3A27D8BE0594688D22FB9F2F4969E9752E55D0D83BE6C95023DAD7A/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205837/32159D86C3A27D8BE0594688D22FB9F2F4969E9752E55D0D83BE6C95023DAD7A/stadtmuseum-wels-minoriten-archaeologische-sammlung.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Minoritenplatz 4 4600 Wels [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Minoritenplatz%204%2C%204600%20Wels "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Minoritenplatz%204%2C%204600%20Wels "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.156069&lon=14.024656&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) In the former Minorite monastery, there is now an exhibition on the early history of the town of Wels from the Neolithic period up to the time of the Bajuwaren (original name of the Bavarians). Particular attention is paid to the Roman era, which is very significant for Wels. The Archeological Museum is devoted to anthropology and houses one of the most comprehensive records of human cultural history in the Wels Area. Materials from Neolithic Age through the early Middle Ages are well represented. The exhibition begins with information on excavations carried out on the site of the Museum that used to be a Minorite Abbey. Greatest strength of the Museum is the model of an early primeval settlement with original items on display. Holdings of the Roman era comprise the bulk of the Museum´s collections. A time line that covers the years 0 AD to 500 AD provides visitors with an overview of Roman Times in Wels, in the entire Roman Empire and in civilizations of foreign continents. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Archeological Collections** Minoritenplatz 4 4600 Wels Phone [ +43 7242 235 - 1346 ](tel:+4372422351346) E-Mail [m@wels.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.wels.gv.at/lebensbereiche/bildu…](https://www.wels.gv.at/lebensbereiche/bildung-und-kultur/museen-in-wels/minoriten/ "New window") https://www.wels.gv.at/lebensbereiche/bildung-und-kultur/museen-in-wels/minoriten/ --- **Contact person** Mrs Mag. Michaela Greisinger Stadtmuseen, Stadtmuseum Minoriten Minoritenplatz 4 4600 Wels Phone [ +43 7242 235 - 1346 ](tel:+4372422351346) Fax machine +43 7242 235 E-Mail [m@wels.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.wels.at](https://www.wels.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Tuesdays to Fridays 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays 2:00pm to 5:00pm Sundays & Holidays 10:00am to 4:00pm from 30th of march till 02nd of april closed! **Closing day**- Monday [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Completely suitable for wheelchairs. The object complies with the legally stipulated ÖNORM. **Access**- ground level accessible **other information**- path width (min. 150 cm) - door width (min. 80 cm) - handicapped accessible lift - lift door access area with 150 cm depth - lift size (cabin width > 110cm, depth >140cm - lift door width minimum 80 cm - Step-free and barrier-free entrance to the building - Toilet facility for disabled people - Outside area [ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia) ----------------------------------------- **audio:** **name:** Your browser does not support this audio element. [To the website](https://www.wels.gv.at/lebensbereiche/bildung-und-kultur/museen-in-wels/minoriten/ "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")