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
 

Grünwald Castle Program

Karl Valentin and the Old Knights
Few people know it, yet the name Karl Valentin and Grünwald Castle are closely linked. This one-of-a-kind Munich native even tried his hand at archaeology here—and indulged his passion for the Middle Ages and knights. A guided tour of the current special exhibition offers insights into Valentin’s world.

Format: Guided tour of the special exhibition (Dr. Mathias Will) // Start: 11 a.m. // Duration: 60 minutes (meeting point in front of the shop)

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 of the Isar Valley but also provides insights into a fascinating history closely linked to the House of Wittelsbach as well as other inhabitants. The tour highlights individual architectural elements as well as the complex as a whole. Dr. Harald Schulze will guide you on the tour.

Format: Guided tour of the castle museum (Dr. Harald Schulze) // Start: 12:00 p.m. // Duration: 60 minutes (meeting point in front of the shop)

MPZ Program for Little Knights and Castle Maidens
A colorful family program featuring children’s tours and workshops on Karl Valentin and Grünwald Castle. For children ages 6–10 (accompanied by an adult). Organized by the Museum Education Center, Munich (MPZ). No registration required.

Format: Open workshop (limited space available on-site) 

Karl Valentin and the Old Knights
Few people know it, but the name Karl Valentin and Grünwald Castle are closely linked. This one-of-a-kind Munich native even tried his hand at archaeology here—and indulged his passion for the Middle Ages and knights. A guided tour of the current special exhibition offers insights into Valentin’s world.

Format: Guided tour of the special exhibition (Dr. Mathias Will) // Start: 2:00 p.m. // Duration: 60 minutes (meeting point in front of the shop)

A Castle Tour with a Real Archaeologist – Family Guided Tour
On a family guided tour with a real archaeologist, guests of all ages have the opportunity to learn more about knights and castles! Grünwald Castle is one of the last castles just outside Munich and ranks among Bavaria’s most important castles. In the Middle Ages, emperors and dukes came and went here. But the rest of its roughly 1,000-year history is also impressive: at times a hunting lodge, at times a powder magazine, at times a prison—the castle’s history is extremely fascinating! Dr. Harald Schulze (State Archaeological Collection) will introduce visitors to the castle’s secrets.

Format: Family tour of the castle museum // Start: 3:00 p.m. // Duration: 60 minutes

Note:
The meeting point for the 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: regular Sunday admission of €1.00 for the state museums. More infornation here.

Main house at the English Garden - Program

Family Program: Become an archaeologist yourself!
Families can get hands-on experience at a simulated excavation site. We’ll search, dig, document, sketch, and handle the finds just like real archaeologists. To ensure everything goes smoothly, real archaeologists will be on hand to answer any questions. In addition, there are optional guided tours every hour on the hour focusing on the theme: “How do archaeologists work?”

For families with children ages 6 to 12
No registration required; limited space available on-site (waiting times may occur)
Note: Adults pay the regular Sunday admission fee for the permanent exhibition.