From mythological themes to everyday and military depictions to exhibits on coin counterfeiting, the exhibition “Sicily – Island of Arethusa” offers an overview of coin research and its contents. On February 8, 15, and 22, starting at 2:15 p.m. each day, visitors can take a final look at the exhibits, which are among the most beautiful in the ancient world, under the guidance of an expert guide. Registration is not required, and admission is free. 

With almost 18,000 visitors, the Archaeological Museum set a new visitor record last year. One reason for the great interest is likely to be the two special exhibitions that were shown in the building on Domplatz in 2025. The exhibition ‘Body.Cult.Religion’, which was shown from 25 October 2024 to 26 February 2025 in collaboration with the Bible Museum, attracted a total of around 7,000 curious visitors. The coin exhibition ‘Sicily – Island of Arethusa’, which can be seen until 27 February this year, has already been viewed by over 3,000 interested visitors.

Around 420 Sicilian coins from the rich collection of the Archaeological Museum are on display until 27 February 2026 in the special exhibition ‘Sicily – Island of Arethusa’. The largest island in the Mediterranean was known for the high craftsmanship of its currency, and the names of some of the stamp cutters from the fifth century BC are even known. This is unique in the ancient world and a sign of how highly regarded they were. Thanks to private donations, the Archaeological Museum has an incomparably broad collection of Sicilian coins. 

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