Late Middle Ages

On this Sunday our historical children's festival of a special kind takes place again at the historical park. Outside the museum, the children can test their condition on the bouncy castle, have their faces painted or pass the test for knights or damsels.

On the Long Museum Night in the Tirschenreuth district, the history park opens its doors in the evening from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and offers a very special program.

How did the people of the Middle Ages live in the Upper Palatinate? What is your daily work? What's sizzling in their cooking pots? What clothes are they wearing? And what are the differences between the early Slavic settlers and the warriors in the castle or in the cities of the late Middle Ages?

The time of swords and shields, the time of knights, battles and slaughter: most people have this picture in mind through books and films when they think of the Middle Ages.

Using original medieval techniques and tools such as those from the 14th century, a royal court of Emperor Karl IV was built in Bärnau over the next 20 years.

With original medieval techniques and tools such as those from the 14th century, a royal court of Emperor Karl IV was created in Bärnau in the following 20 years. In this 2.5-day craft course, you accompany the construction team and learn how to work stone without the aid of modern equipment.

Experiments of food-making in past times

This Sunday the Brandenburg State Museum of Archaeology turns into a testing ground. Employees and invited protagonists try to re-enact the making of food in past times, while visitors will be welcomed to have a look around.

Demonstration and performance, 18.-19.07.2020, 10-17 o´clock

Ancient instruments hold a fascination for many people.
Therefore we offer the chance to get in touch with shawn, flute, bagpipe and jaw harp. All weekend long a number of medieval instruments will be played and explained by an archaeologist and musician. 

The #EAC12 Conference will be an “around the world in 80 experiments” taking place in March 2021 (exact dates to be confirmed). It will start in New Zealand & Australia, turning towards Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America as the time proceeds. #EAC12 has online lectures as well as presentations by local hotspots in different time zones.

From Cave Painting to Graffiti

What does cave painting have in common with modern graffiti pictures in public spaces? What methods and materials did the ice age artists use? Why were the pictures created then and are they created today? Try to create your own picture with earth colors and the simplest tools!