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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.
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September 9, 2026
Museum Festival 2026: Thousands Celebrate at the Fortress
In late-summer weather, families, castle enthusiasts, and history buffs flocked to the two front courtyards of the castle.
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August 24, 2026
How Digital Data Makes It Possible to Relocate 55,000 Objects
How do you move over 55,000 historical objects without losing track of them? This massive logistical challenge is already keeping the team at the Museum of Franconia busy.
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August 12, 2026
Archaeology Lecture on September 25: Bronze Age Casting Molds from Hösbachite
The lecture by Marcel Honeck of the University of Würzburg and Joachim Lorenz of Karlstein combines archaeology and the history of technology.
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July 31, 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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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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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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