The Traces of the Lion in the Old Town Hall: Experience Braunschweig's City Archaeology

The City Beneath the Pavement: Rediscovering Braunschweig's Past

The Municipal Museum Braunschweig invites you on September 25, 2026, to a special edition of the series Exhibit of the Month. Under the title The Traces of the Lion: a new perspective on Braunschweig's city archaeology, Tobias Uhlig will provide an insightful look at the hidden layers of the Lion City in the Old Town Hall.

At the center is the historical city model as the exhibit of the month. It combines archaeological research, city history, and illustrative museum education into a rich artistic experience of a special kind: Here, history is made visible not through painting or sculpture, but through finds, evidence, and reconstructions. It is precisely where daily life, building history, and memory intertwine that the fascination of city archaeology unfolds.

Archaeology as the Narrative of the City

Braunschweig has a multifaceted past that is only partially reflected in documents, but much more clearly in the ground. Since the late 1970s, archaeological research has secured numerous finds that make the development of the city, its construction phases, and the living conditions of past centuries comprehensible. The lecture series connects this scientific perspective with an accessible look for a broad audience.

Those who experience city archaeology encounter not just shards, walls, and foundations, but a sensitive form of cultural education. The historical city model condenses these traces into a spatial image that makes the genesis of Braunschweig palpable. Thus, an aesthetic experience arises between research, memory, and public communication.

A Museum with Depth and Profile

The Municipal Museum Braunschweig is one of the most important cultural history institutions in the city. With its collections on Braunschweig's history, its exhibitions in the Old Town Hall and the House at Löwenwall, as well as a wide range of educational offerings, it stands for a vibrant museum work. The series Exhibit of the Month is a format that concentrates and presents research results in an understandable way.

Especially for those interested in art and cultural history, this event offers a rare opportunity to not only hear about city history but to grasp it in its material dimension. The combination of lecture, object, and location creates a calm, focused exhibition atmosphere that sparks curiosity and encourages further thought.

Visit, Context, and Benefit

Entry is free. The lecture is aimed at everyone who wants to read Braunschweig anew through its archaeological layers: as a city of change, research, and precise tracking. Anyone who wants to understand the history of the Lion City should not miss this event.

In conclusion: This event offers a well-founded, illustrative, and simultaneously inspiring approach to Braunschweig's city archaeology. The audience can expect a cleverly curated artistic experience between science and public historical storytelling. A visit is definitely worthwhile.

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• City of Braunschweig - Municipal Museum Braunschweig
• City of Braunschweig - Your Visit & Contact
• Press Service - The Traces of the Lion: a new look at Braunschweig's city archaeology
• Archaeology 42 - Lecture enables a new perspective on Braunschweig's city archaeology
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