Archaeological State Collection

the gladiators enter the museum!

from 21st of november 2025
new special exhibition

We are happy being nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2026!

Thirty-five museums are nominated by the EMYA Jury to take part in this year's edition - and we are one of them!

STONEHENGE. Ancient secrets, new discoveries

from 18th of september 2026
new special exhibition

programme

Exhibitions

from 17th april 2024
Permanent exhibition of the Archaeological State Collection

21st november 2025 to 3rd may 2026
Gladiators – Heroes of the Colosseum

27th march to 15th november 2026
Karl Valentin und die alten Rittersleut (Zweigmuseum Burg Grünwald) - only in German!

18th september 2026 to 29th august 2027
STONEHENGE. Ancient mysteries, modern discoveries

To the special exhibitions.

Further programme

27. August202410:34

Augmented Reality Game - available for bookings not only during the holidays! Only in german and for the age 10+. Our snake Sisssi takes you on a treasure hunt and adventure through our museum. More information.

01. December202508:00

From March 27th to November 15th, 2026, Grünwald Castle will host the exhibition “Karl Valentin und die altn Rittersleut” (Karl Valentin and the Old Knights) – an exhibition organized by Forum Humor und komische Kunst e.V. and the State…

10. December202515:00

One-hour tour with curators from the State Archaeological Collection through the current special exhibition ‘Gladiators - Heroes of the Colosseum’. Further dates (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) available. In German only! Book here.

11. December202514:00

Enabling cultural participation, counteracting loneliness. First KulturSalon+ for the Generation Plus in our house. Supported by the Beisheim Foundation. To the conditions of participation.

From A for directions to P for prices. Here you will find everything you need to know about your visit to us at the Englischer Garten. Plan your visit to the museum.

experience

Whether permanent or special exhibition, children's or school programmes, AR project or media guide - with us you can discover the world of archaeology in a variety of ways and experience it on site.

Immerse yourself in the world of archaeology.

museum

As a collection-centred museum, there is a lot to discover behind the scenes at our museum. If you would like to find out more about its history, our team and the many different tasks we fulfil, this is the right place for you.

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