After the lowered ceiling in the café area of Castellum Hoge Woerd fell last year, the entire building was temporarily closed for safety reasons. Podium Hoge Woerd, Museum Hoge Woerd, and Steede Hoge Woerd were able to reopen to the public in October 2024. Further investigation and restoration were necessary for the cafés reopening.

A specialized team started an extensive investigation into the cause. That investigation took longer than expected. The investigation revealed that the suspension of the lowered ceiling was the problem. The restoration of that has been carried out in the past two months, during which several improvements have also been made.

Castellum Hoge Woerd is built on the remains of five successive Roman forts. The unique location is a legally protected archaeological monument and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2021. The municipality of Utrecht owns the building. Since its opening, Castellum Hoge Woerd attracts more than 150,000 visitors each year.

For all activities related to the tenth anniversary, visit: www.castellumhogewoerd.nl