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What was life like when the first humans founded settlements? What did they eat, wear and how did they live? Tools, weapons and cult objects take you on a journey back to the Stone and Bronze Ages.

What was life like in a castle and what were the duties of knights and ladies of the castle? On this journey into the past, you discover old knights' armor, mighty swords and magnificent coats of arms. If you've always wanted to put on a real knight's helmet yourself, this is the place for you.

Tilman Riemenschneider was an important medieval carver and sculptor. He ran a large workshop in Würzburg and his works are still famous around the world today. On this exploratory tour into the late Middle Ages, you will learn how work was done in a sculptor's workshop and what makes Riemenschneider so special!

Precious treasures and tricky locked treasure chests reveal secrets. On this discovery tour, treasures are sighted and sometimes discovered: All that glitters is not gold!

Some are very small and delicate, others large and pompous. But how does a clock actually work? People have long been interested in how to tell the time precisely. An entertaining journey through the history of timekeeping awaits.

Funny snapshot or elaborately staged – what do family pictures look like? Over the past centuries, depictions of children, parents and the whole family have changed considerably. Please smile!

How long has Christmas been around? What is celebrated on Christmas Eve? What does the Advent season smell like? During the playful tour, visitors can look at sparkling paintings, sniff fragrant spices and feel wood carving tools.