The history of mining and trade with volcanic stone in the East Eifel goes back over 7000 years. Large illuminated pictures in light flooded rooms give an insight into the history of mining and quarrying between Andernach and Mayen, especially in Roman times.

The model of a Roman cargo ship is a symbol for the ancient trade in stone. From Andernach East Eifel products were distributed to a large part of the world as it was then known, for example to Gt. Britain.

Exhibits, such as the mill stones and the stairway to a Roman quarry show the visitor under what conditions the tuff and basalt were excavated in ancient times, and which products they created with the stone.