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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!

 

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

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…

Tour guidata in italiano con Scopri & Gioca (bambini da 7-12 anni)

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  • management
  • munich

I bambini possono scoprire la mostra e le storie dietro di esse in modo giocoso ed educativo. Imparano anche cosa vuo dire "gladiatore" e come vivevano loro nei vecchi tempi. Per registrarsi.

Sunday guided tour with the MVHS - incl. special exhibition

  • management
  • munich

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

Starting March 27th! New exhibition at Grünwald Castle: Karl Valentin and the old knights (only in German)

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  • grünwald

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…

KulturSalon+ for the Generation Plus - special guided tour

  • management
  • munich

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

The gladiatorial arenas of the Roman Empire – architecture and function

  • lecture
  • munich

Selected examples will be used to provide an overview of the various venues for gladiatorial combat in the Roman Empire. With Dr Rüdiger Gogräfe, Institute for Building Research and Documentation (IBD) in Marburg.

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…

Grünwald castle - Sunday guided tour

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  • management
  • grünwald

Every second sunday there is a guided tour of the castle museum (Grünwald Castle branch museum). Limited places on site, no registration necessary. € 2,50,- plus entrance fee. Information about the castle.

Sunday guided tour with the MVHS - incl. special exhibition

  • management
  • munich

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