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Archäologische Staatssammlung München

programme

Exhibitions

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

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

27.03. bis 15.11.2026
Karl Valentin und die alten Rittersleut (Zweigmuseum Burg Grünwald) - only in German!

 

Ovid reloaded – Stories of winning and losing – Storyteller Katharina Ritter as guest (ages 6 and up)

In ancient Rome, there was a deity for almost every occasion! Which deity did the gladiators invoke before entering the arena? Katharina Ritter tells the story in an interactive and exciting way – for the whole family.

Curator tours of the Gladiators exhibition

  • exhibition
  • management
  • munich

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. 

Boxing basics training with a BOXWERK coach – for superheroes (aged 16 and over)

Boxing basics such as footwork, arm-leg coordination and basic punches are taught in a playful way. A coach from BOXWERK-GYM will show you the first moves and tricks, giving you a little insight into the sport of boxing.

The Gladiator in Film – a collaboration with the New Maxim Cinema (today: Gladiator I)

  • lecture
  • other
  • munich

Three evenings, three films. Together with curators from the Archaeological State Collection, we travel to Hollywood and explore the question of how much history there really is in films about gladiators. Today: Gladiator I. (Ridley Scott)! Tickets

Sunday guided tour with the MVHS - incl. special exhibition

  • management
  • munich

On an overview tour through the permanent exhibition with the Munich Adult Education Centre, you will experience the adventure of archaeology in all its diversity.

Curator tours of the Gladiators exhibition

  • exhibition
  • management
  • munich

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. 

Call for culture – telephone tour through the exhibition gladiators - heroes of the colosseum

  • management
  • munich

Immerse yourself in the world of antiquity with a telephone tour of the current special exhibition led by an experienced guide (in German only). More information & registration.

The Gladiator in Film – a collaboration with the New Maxim Cinema (today: Gladiator II.)

  • lecture
  • other
  • munich

Three evenings, three films. Together with curators from the Archaeological State Collection, we travel to Hollywood and explore the question of how much history there really is in films about gladiators. Today: Gladiator II. (Ridley Scott)! Tickets

Sunday guided tour with the MVHS - incl. special exhibition

  • management
  • munich

On an overview tour through the permanent exhibition with the Munich Adult Education Centre, you will experience the adventure of archaeology in all its diversity.

Reading with sound effects: ‘Fred in Ancient Rome’ with author Birge Tetzner (for the age 10 and up)

  • children
  • other
  • munich

On the night train to Rome! Immediately after their arrival, Fred and Grandpa Alfred set out to follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans. At the Colosseum, construction researcher Flavia takes them behind the scenes to the basement. And suddenly…