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Exhibitions

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

16th may to 28th september 2025
Planet Africa - an archaeological journey through time

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

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

 

workshop arrowhead amulets (Dr. Robert Graf, Archäologe und Archäotechniker, Archando)

  • children
  • workshop
  • munich

Arrowheads for bowhunting were of fundamental importance in most African cultures at all times. In the workshop guests can make arrowheads from flint under guidance, which can later be worn as a pendant on a ribbon. Details Details.

Sheep shearing with craft market at Grünwald Castle

  • children
  • other
  • grünwald

10am-5pm. Live sheep shearing approximately every hour on the hour (depending on the weather!): Delicacies and sheep-related products, plus delicate handicrafts in the castle courtyard. The castle museum is open.

Torchlight tour through the Isar valley from Grünwald Castle

  • management
  • children
  • grünwald

with Manfred Siering (Chairman of the Bavarian Ornithological Society). 5-7 pm. Meeting point at the castle gate. Suitable for families. Don't forget your torch!

Spectacle gladiator combat – heroes and heroines of the Colosseum (ages 6–12)

  • children
  • workshop
  • munich

Who was trained to become a gladiator? How were they prepared, and was there special power food for the fighters? In the museum workshop, we will work together to create small play objects that were part of everyday Roman life. Details and booking…

Advent handicrafts at Grünwald Castle

  • children
  • workshop
  • grünwald

with the (MPZ). Christmas tree decorations, nativity figures and glass engraving. 1pm - 4pm. For children aged 6-12. Free admission for children (adults pay the regular castle entrance fee), contribution towards the cost of materials. Please wrap up…

Gladiators – Heroes of the Colosseum – Family Sunday for 5-12-year-olds

  • children
  • workshop
  • munich

Together, we will immerse ourselves in the world of gladiators and ancient Rome. After a guided tour, participants can choose to lay mosaics, mint victory symbols for victorious gladiators or craft gladiator figures in the workshop. Booking via the M…

Gladiators – Heroes of the Colosseum – Family Sunday for 5-12-year-olds

  • children
  • workshop
  • munich

Together, we will immerse ourselves in the world of gladiators and ancient Rome. After a guided tour, participants can choose to lay mosaics, mint victory symbols for victorious gladiators or craft gladiator figures in the workshop. Booking via the M…

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…

Civil courage workshop with Zivilcourage für ALLE e.V. (age 14 and up)

  • children
  • workshop
  • munich

Civil courage in everyday life means small steps rather than heroic deeds. In this two-hour workshop participants will learn initial ideas on how to recognise and assess emergency situations so that they can then act competently – without putting…

Gladiators – Heroes of the Colosseum – Family Sunday for 5-12-year-olds

  • children
  • workshop
  • munich

Together, we will immerse ourselves in the world of gladiators and ancient Rome. After a guided tour, participants can choose to lay mosaics, mint victory symbols for victorious gladiators or craft gladiator figures in the workshop. Booking via the M…