Mesolithic

This international congress brings together agricultural and rural museum and heritage professionals from around the world to explore and share their work. It is a rare opportunity for agricultural museum professionals and others interested in farming heritage to discuss engagement, research, collections practice, and related activity.

On the Day of Lower Austrian State Archeology on June 1, 2024, renowned scientists at the MAMUZ Museum Mistelbach present their archaeological research results of the past year and provide a variety of insights into their work. The temporal arc stretches extends from the Mesolithic to the 10th century AD and covers around 40,000 years Story.

During the active “slinging” weekend on October 31 and November 1, 2020, visitors will get to know the art of slinging. The guest is slingshot vice world champion Christian Sam and demonstrates the correct handling of the ancient hunting weapon. You can l

Frustration. Uncertainty. Anger. Heartache. 2020 has given us much. We’ve also been harshly reminded that climate change is upon us, that politicians equivocate, that people have opinions, and that murder hornets are a thing. Our industry has been hit particularly hard. Many of us have been let go.

In a two-day course, the participants make bows and arrows.

Make your own piece of jewelry like in prehistory!

The healing power of local plants can be found out during the active weekend on November 7th and 8th, 2020 in MAMUZ Castle Asparn / Zaya. From 10 a.m.

This course aims to teach the basics of flintknapping. The course is targeted at complete beginners. Attendees will be introduced to a range of flaked stone tools, learn about the properties of knappable material like flint and the principals of flake removal using soft and hard hammers. They will make basic stone tools during the session that they can take away. 

More than 30 professional and amateur companies of historical spectacles take part, divided into several categories: music, dance and song; theater and street performance; animal training and show; crafts and demonstrations; military art; various activities and services; technique and accessories; living history sites.