International Museum Day will take place for the 48th time in 2025 - this year on 18 May. It is proclaimed annually by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and celebrated in Germany on a nearby Sunday. The aim of Museum Day is to draw attention to museums in Germany and around the world and to invite guests to discover the diversity of museums. #MuseenEntdecken
 

Programme Grünwald Castle

The history of Grünwald Castle 
Grünwald Castle, a branch museum of the State Archaeological Collection, towers high above the Isar. It not only offers visitors a panoramic view over the Isar valley, but also provides insights into an exciting history that is closely linked to the House of Wittelsbach and other inhabitants. The guided tour sheds light on individual components as well as the entire complex. Dr Harald Schulze will take you on a tour together.

Format: Guided tour of the castle museum and exhibition // Start: 11 a.m. // Duration: 60 minutes (meeting point in front of the shop)


MPZ programme for little knights and damsels
In search of the philosopher's stone
Over 300 years ago, a famous swindler, Don Caetano, was imprisoned in the castle. He was looking for a way to make gold and promised people riches. As he was unsuccessful and took people's money, he ended up in a cell. His murals can still be seen there today. In the castle workshop, we gild stones, which are then stored in treasure chests we have decorated ourselves. For children aged 6-12 years. Gilding is done together as a family. Organised by the Museum Education Centre, Munich (MPZ). Material costs of 3 euros are payable

Format: open workshop (limited places on site) // Time: 2-5 pm // Duration: as required

On a castle tour with a real archaeologist
A family tour with a real archaeologist gives guests of all ages the opportunity to learn more about knights and castles! Grünwald Castle is one of the last castles on the outskirts of Munich and is one of the most important castles in Bavaria. In the Middle Ages, emperors and dukes came and went here. But the rest of its 1,000-year history is also impressive: Sometimes a hunting lodge, sometimes a powder magazine, sometimes a prison - the history of the castle is extremely exciting! Dr Harald Schulze (State Archaeological Collection) lets visitors in on the secrets of the castle.

Format: Family tour of the castle museum // Start: 2 pm // Duration: 60 minutes

Note:
The meeting point for the guided tours is in front of the museum shop in the inner courtyard. The children's workshop takes place directly in the castle workshop inside the castle. Admission price: regular Sunday admission of Euro 1 for the state museums. Free admission up to 18 years. Further information also (new!) at www.museumsbund.de/internationaler-museumstag

 

Main building programme (Lerchenfeldstr.)

Life in Bavaria 2000 years ago.
Visiting the Romans in the province of Raetia
The Roman Empire was one of the largest in world history. The Roman way of life was also widespread here in Bavaria around 2000 years ago. Numerous finds, which can be discovered in the permanent exhibition of the Archaeological State Collection, provide evidence of everyday life at that time. In the museum workshop, food takes centre stage on International Museum Day. Various samples are available to try out and, of course, a snack will be prepared together. For children aged 6-12 years, accompanied by their parents. Organised by the Museum Education Centre, Munich (MPZ). Material costs of 2.50 euros per snack are payable

Format: Registration via the MPZ, 089 9541152-20, -21 or -22 (Mon-Thu: 9 am - 3 pm) or buchung@mpz-bayern.de// Time: 2 pm - 5 pm // Duration: as desired
 

ARCHÄ-oh-LOGISCH – Great stories and exciting puzzles from the underground
Storyteller Katharina Ritter as guest at the State Archaeological Collection  

On International Museum Day, the storyteller roams the underground with museum guests. Connecting things and people with stories is one of the main tasks of archaeology, alongside digging, restoring, collecting, preserving, researching and much more. How fitting! Because this is also Katharina Ritter's profession and passion. As a storyteller, she has been travelling the world for over 25 years. She digs for stories, fishes for ears and tells stories. She has particularly exciting stories and cool riddles in store for curious children who wander through the State Archaeological Collection in search of adventures. So: come on in!

Format: Storyteller // Places limited, registration via buchung@archaeologie.bayern // Costs: Euro 5 for adults; Euro 1 for children plus admission // Time: 3 pm - 4 pm (meeting point museum ticket office) - please arrive a little earlier!