Other highlights
Museums
Constance has a wide range of museums housed in a variety of locations. Those interested in the history of work and urban development from the Middle Ages to the present day should visit the Rosgarten Museum. Nature lovers will enjoy the Lake Constance Natural History Museum and fans of archaeology shouldn't miss the Baden-Württemberg Museum of Archaeology. Mainau Island
Featuring colourful displays of Mediterranean and exotic flowers, Mainau Island is a true paradise for horticulturalists and nature lovers, with a new theme every year. The island's "Green School" offers an interactive learning experience for school and pre-school groups, covering a variety of subjects. Multilingual guided tours on request. Facilities for disabled people and young children are available. Open all year round.
» Further information Rosgarten Museum
The Rosgarten Museum is housed in a former butcher's guildhall. The Gothic building now serves as a venue for events and exhibitions on medieval art, urban development and life and work from the Middle Ages to the present day. This municipal historical museum is located in the pedestrian area very close to the main railway station. Lake Constance Sea Life Centre and Natural History Museum
At the Sea Life Centre in Constance you can go on a fascinating journey through underwater worlds and view an amazing variety of around 3,000 fresh and saltwater fish. The Lake Constance Natural History Museum is located in the same building as the Sea Life Centre, right on the shores of the lake. You can learn about the origins of Lake Constance, the local environment and the lake's flora and fauna. Baden-Württemberg Museum of Archaeology
The Baden-Württemberg Museum of Archaeology is housed in a former Benedictine abbey in the Petershausen district of Constance. The museum's collections cover three floors and contain exhibits on archaeological findings from the region. There is a particular focus on medieval artefacts and the archaeology of the Lake Constance region.
Featuring colourful displays of Mediterranean and exotic flowers, Mainau Island is a true paradise for horticulturalists and nature lovers, with a new theme every year. The island's "Green School" offers an interactive learning experience for school and pre-school groups, covering a variety of subjects. Multilingual guided tours on request. Facilities for disabled people and young children are available. Open all year round.
» Further information
The Rosgarten Museum is housed in a former butcher's guildhall. The Gothic building now serves as a venue for events and exhibitions on medieval art, urban development and life and work from the Middle Ages to the present day. This municipal historical museum is located in the pedestrian area very close to the main railway station.
At the Sea Life Centre in Constance you can go on a fascinating journey through underwater worlds and view an amazing variety of around 3,000 fresh and saltwater fish. The Lake Constance Natural History Museum is located in the same building as the Sea Life Centre, right on the shores of the lake. You can learn about the origins of Lake Constance, the local environment and the lake's flora and fauna.
The Baden-Württemberg Museum of Archaeology is housed in a former Benedictine abbey in the Petershausen district of Constance. The museum's collections cover three floors and contain exhibits on archaeological findings from the region. There is a particular focus on medieval artefacts and the archaeology of the Lake Constance region.
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