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The most important news from the Museum für Franken! You'll also find interviews, behind-the-scenes looks and the latest research findings from our museum.
Museum
July 28, 2026
In Demand as an Extracurricular Learning Venue
From September 2025 through the summer break of 2026, a total of 159 school classes visited the Museum of Franconia.
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Museum
July 23, 2026
Here’s what’s on offer at the 2026 Museum Festival
On September 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a full program awaits museum enthusiasts, castle fans, and families.
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Museum
July 8, 2026
Archaeology Lecture on Excavations in the Dornheimer Grund
On July 24, Dr. Michael Marchert (Friedrich Schiller University of Jena) will speak at the Museum für Franken about the unique features of the early medieval settlement.
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Museum
July 8, 2026
Extensive restoration of the St. Kilian banner is planned
The banner, dating from the second half of the 13th century, is one of the museum’s most important and valuable objects. But even on St. Kilian’s Day, the St. Kilian banner is not on display.
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Museum
July 1, 2026
Vortrag: Wie sich der Klimawandel auf die heimischen Gewässer auswirkt
Michael Kolahsa ist am 16.07. mit seinem Vortrag „Klimawandel und die Ökologie von Gewässern in Unterfranken“ am 16.07. im Museum für Franken.
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Museum
June 26, 2026
“Wonders for Franconia” in Wunsiedel Canceled
Due to illness, it is no longer possible to carry out the project by the Museum of Franconia and artist Marc Haselbach within the planned timeframe.
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