Celtic fever

On 13 and 14 September, the Archaeological State Collection is in Celtic fever. Guided tours and workshops will give interested museum visitors an insight into the life and everyday life of the legendary people of the Iron Age.

Regular museum admission applies. There are no extra costs for the guided tours, only material fees for the workshops. Please note the different registration modalities. For formats without registration: places on site are limited, so please feel free to drop by.

Our programme:

Saturday (13 September)

1 pm
More than just handicrafts - crafts among the Celts
Guided tour (Prof. Dr Rupert Gebhard)
Registration via buchung@archaeologie.bayern
Meeting point ticket office

2 pm
State tomb and Danube metropolis - the history of the Celts in Bavaria
Guided tour (PD Dr Holger Wendling)
Registration via buchung@archaeologie.bayern
Meeting point ticket office

2 pm - 4 pm
The cult tree of Manching
Workshop with the MPZ - a small gold tree and/or a gold-plated wooden box will be created
for children from 6-14 years (material costs: Euro 5,-)
in the museum workshop

4 pm
Signs, symbols and magic - Did the Celts know how to write?
Short lecture (PD Dr Holger Wendling)
in Forum I (lecture room, ground floor)

Sunday (14 September)

11 am
The Celts - everyday life and festivals
Family tour with the MPZ
for children from 6-14 years
Meeting point ticket office

2-6 pm
Coin minting workshop
Hands-on activity without registration (Josef Engelmann)
There may be short waiting times; for all ages
location: Museumswerktatt (workshop room)

4 pm
Rainbow bowls - the money of the Celts
Guided tour (Dr Bernward Ziegaus)
Registration via buchung@archaeologie.bayern
Meeting point: ticket office

The Long Night of Munich Museums - 18th October

2-5 pm: Children's programme

Visiting the Romans
How did people live here in Bavaria 2,000 years ago? What did their clothes look like? You can explore these and many other questions. In the workshop, brooches (fibulae) are made based on Roman models. If you like, you can try on Roman-style clothing and take a seat on a ‘kline’.
For children aged 6 to 12, limited participation on site). In cooperation with the Museum Education Centre (MPZ)
Location: Museumswerkstatt (workshop room), ground floor

6 pm to 1 am: Evening programme
Sound art & archaeology
Sebastian Förschl, principal percussionist of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, presents a fascinating solo programme of contemporary percussion music. The museum will resound with works by Iannis Xenakis, Andy Akiho and Javier Álvarez –
compositions that impress with their rhythmic precision, tonal depth and physical presence. With extraordinary virtuosity, Fröschl showcases the percussion in all its sonic facets. Hourly from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Location: Forum, ground floor

In addition:
Archaeological pop-up tours of the museum, hourly from 7:30 p.m.
The permanent exhibition is open until 1 a.m.

Please note: Special Long Night tickets are valid for this event. Available from us, MünchenTicket or the participating venues.

We look forward to seeing you!