Overview

The Rheinische Landesmuseum, founded in 1820, is very centrally situated. Visitors to the museum can see exhibits and documents from various eras (from the Stone Age to the present day), as well as experience a bit of Rhenish history. A 50,000 year old skull of a Neanderthal, various Roman soldiers' grave stones as well as the huge rock altar of the Hercules Saxanus from the Brohltal are only a few examples of the extensive collection. The painting collections include works by the artists Barthel Bruyn Snr. P.P. Rubens and A.van Dyck. In addition, there is a section which exclusively deals with contemporary Rhenish art.