City Museum Simeonstift Trier

This museum is a treasure trove of local history. The audio guide is a great addition, but I regret missing out on much of the information because my phone was dead and I couldn’t use Google Translate. I’m disappointed that I’ll miss the upcoming exhibit about the city’s walls. Despite this, the museum is well-organized, with clear labels and a spacious layout. Even the top floor exhibit about textiles and fashions was impressive. A definite must see when in town.

Very interesting museum. You can see the original statues which were on the facade of a house in central square. Don’t miss the plan of the city and the one after ww2 destruction. Small but interesting museum. Visit takes around 1 h, depending of your interest. A good complement with Porta Nigra next to it.

Very well laid out museum! The exhibits were very well organised and well maintained/restored! A lot of history to imbibe! Entrance fees was reasonable. We left quite early as we had some other commitments. But definitely plan 2-3 hours for making a proper visit of this museum! The shop also has a very good collection of Porta Nigra replicas and Roman replicas! A Roman Helmet is available to try and for those who are curious, available for purchase!

The Stadtmuseum Simeonstift in Trier showcases a rich collection of art and cultural artifacts spanning the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Located near the iconic Porta Nigra, the museum highlights Trier’s history through paintings, sculptures, and historical exhibits. Visitors appreciate its informative displays and peaceful atmosphere, making it a worthwhile stop for history and art enthusiasts exploring Germany’s oldest city.

Disappointing and dull, I found I learnt very little. Despite its location, there was virtually no Roman history apart from a section of wall in the small basement. The cinema was broken and not showing film but was still playing loud music pointlessly. It was focused on medieval history, with play exhibits in random order for young children. There was little useful information for older children or adults with an interest in history. There was English in some descriptions and the short dark cartoon videos were good but contained only a sentence or two of explanation per scene.

AI-genetated "decorations" on the walls in the museum gallery

The museum is too schematic. The history of the City is not presented articulated enough. Half of the museum space is used for temporary exhibitions which have no English translation.

Very disappointing museum. A couple interesting pieces like the 3d city model showing the war damage but many exhibits are just a waste of time. Having a group of artists doing sketches and yakking away in the cloister ruined that experience. To make it even worse, one of these "artists" was spread eagle in the middle of the aisle with no respect for paying customers trying to walk through. Also, the loud employees taking all over the place was irritating. I could barely hear the audio guide in the first room because of the screaming gift shop lady. Save your money and go see something else.