When does the exhibition run?

The special exhibition runs from November 29, 2025, to August 30, 2026.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission is 8 euros, reduced 6 euros, and for children aged 6 to 17 years 4 euros. Children under 6 years have free admission.

Where is the exhibition taking place?

At the Braunschweig State Museum - Hinter Aegidien at Hinter Ägidien Street 38100 Braunschweig.

What are the opening hours?

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM.

Are there parking options nearby?

The location does not have its own parking. Several public parking garages are located nearby.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes, the exhibition works with participation stations, models, and illustrative topics, appealing to families and children.

A Sensory Journey through Food, Body, and 800,000 Years of History

Name: Food and Drink: An Experiential Journey through Body and Time
Start: 2026-08-23T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-30T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum - Hinter Aegidien

Food and Drink in Braunschweig: An exhibition that brings body and cultural history to life

At the Braunschweig State Museum located at Hinter Aegidien, visitors can expect a special exhibition that cleverly combines knowledge, sensory experience, and everyday culture. Food and Drink: An Experiential Journey through Body and Time leads from the digestive system to 800,000 years of food culture and makes visible how much nutrition shapes our lives, our history, and our future.

A body journey of wonder and participation

On two floors, an exhibition experience unfolds that is not presented dryly but vividly staged. The interactive body journey follows food from the mouth through the stomach and intestines to the rectum. Puzzle stations, models, and participatory elements bring the audience directly into the action and create a special event atmosphere between learning, discovering, and trying out.

800,000 years of food culture in a strong time travel

The second part of the exhibition opens a wide view into the past and even into the future. From the Paleolithic era through Roman feasts, medieval cuisine, and baroque table manners to industrialization in the Braunschweig region, the time travel tells of taste, technique, religion, social differences, and eating habits worldwide. This creates a multifaceted event experience for adults, families, and culturally interested visitors.

Participation stations, questions of the future, and new perspectives

The forward-looking perspective is particularly strong: designing nutrition sustainably, using food more consciously, or considering technological alternatives - this exhibition starts exactly where the present and the future intersect. The marketplace of possibilities and stations around healthy eating and global distribution make the visit a lively educational offering with high relevance.

Practical information for the visit

The exhibition runs until August 30, 2026, at the State Museum Hinter Aegidien in Braunschweig. The opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. There are no on-site parking spaces, but several public parking garages nearby as well as good bus and tram connections. For planning, it is worthwhile to take an early look at the museum's visitor information.

Conclusion: This special exhibition connects science, cultural history, and participatory moments to create an engaging museum visit. Anyone looking for a smart, family-friendly, and sensually designed exhibition experience in Braunschweig should not miss this date.