Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt im Karmeliterkloster (Archaeological Museum in the Carmelite Monastery)

In the medieval Carmelite monastery, one of the city's most beautiful architectural monuments, you can delve deep into the history of the region. 

You could hardly wish for a better place for this collection: The Carmelite monastery in the city centre, not far from the banks of the Main, is one of the best-preserved architectural monuments in the city. Frankfurt's Museum of Archaeology covers the whole spectrum here. In the former monastery church, the history of the region - and later the city - is documented from the Neolithic Age to the early modern period with extraordinary exhibits. Among the highlights of the exhibition are finds from the Roman city of Nida, which come from four different Mithras sanctuaries. In ancient times, the god of light Mithras was worshipped in these cult sites, which were often built underground. You can also see archaeological finds from Bronze and Iron Age burial mounds discovered in Frankfurt's city forest. It's worth joining one of the regular guided tours that start in the foyer. And even if you're not a fan of archaeology, this place has a very special charm. The cloister, refectory and dormitory are shared by the Archaeological Museum and the neighbouring Institute of City History.