The “Geht Grad° so?” exhibition ends on November 15, 2026, with a special event
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the special exhibition “Geht Grad° so? Climate in Lower Franconia” will come to a close.
To mark the occasion, the Museum of Franconia is hosting a special event day for families and anyone who cares about the climate. From hands-on stations to fairy tales and stories to short guided tours, the program offers plenty of opportunities to explore, craft, listen, and reflect.
Starting at 12:30 p.m., young and young-at-heart climate researchers and weather enthusiasts can craft and experiment at various stations. Information and creative activities centered on sustainability invite visitors to experience climate protection in a playful and hands-on way.
Fairy Tales, Weather, and Climate Change
At 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m., the museum will provide entertainment with its “Fairy Tales and Stories” program. Centuries ago, stories were already used to explain weather phenomena: When Frau Holle shakes out her bedding, it snows; if the Rain Maiden falls asleep, drought looms. In many fairy tales, the weather determines fortune and misfortune—rain, snow, storms, and sunshine alter paths, harvests, encounters, and destinies.
Climate from the Ice Age to Today
At 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m., short guided tours offer insights into the exhibition. Visitors will learn how humanity’s relationship with its environment has changed from the last Ice Age through the advent of agriculture to the present day—and how humans, especially since the Industrial Revolution, have increasingly influenced the climate. Artifacts from prehistory and the present day highlight connections between life in the past and life today.
In addition, the City of Würzburg’s Environmental Station will be present with an information booth. Using a “climate scale”, it will highlight the most important levers for climate protection.
The special exhibition “Geht Grad° so? Climate in Lower Franconia,” organized by the Lower Franconian Cultural Foundation of the District of Lower Franconia in collaboration with the Museum of Franconia, opened on March 26 at the Museum für Franken at the Marienberg Fortress and runs through Sunday, November 15.
