When is the exhibition open?

The exhibition at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 to 18 hours, according to museum information.

How much is the entrance fee?

The regular entrance fee is 9 euros, reduced is 7 euros. Children from 6 to 17 years pay 2 euros.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the rooms on Museum Street are accessible by elevator. The rooms in Dankwarderode Castle are not accessible.

Are there guided tours or educational offerings?

The exhibition is designed as a museum and art pedagogical project; the house also offers digital support via the MuseumStars app and other mediation offers.

Is it allowed to take photographs in the exhibition?

In the permanent exhibition rooms, photography without flash, tripod, and selfie stick is generally allowed, as long as conservation rules are adhered to.

How do I get to the museum?

The museum is located at Museum Street 1 in Braunschweig and is easily accessible by bus and tram; parking is available in the surrounding area, but there are no museum parking spaces.

Braunschweig's Lion awakens: Masterpieces of the Middle Ages newly staged in the museum

Name: Rendezvous with the Lion
Start: 2026-03-06T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-31T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

A medieval art experience with the Braunschweig Castle Lion

At the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Braunschweig encounters its own history in a particularly impressive way: With Rendezvous with the Lion. Masterpieces from Dankwarderode Castle as guests, the medieval collection moves into a newly curated interim presentation on Museum Street. The exhibition opens a concentrated view of power, faith, and urban renewal in the Middle Ages.

Icons of the collection in a new spatial impact

Highlights include the famous rune box, the arm reliquary of Saint Blasius, the precious imperial mantle of Otto IV, and the Braunschweig Castle Lion. In the clear, educationally well-conceived setup, gold, enamel, textiles, and sculpture unfold their full presence. The examination of the works becomes an art experience where materiality, symbolism, and conservation care become immediately palpable.

Between courtly representation and religious interpretation of the world

The exhibition is divided into eight chapters and presents a multifaceted picture of the 12th to 15th centuries. It tells of Henry the Lion, the Welf court, Braunschweig's development into an important trading city, and the spiritual order of the Middle Ages. It is precisely this art historical breadth that makes the exhibition so appealing to art-interested visitors: Here, symbols of power, liturgical treasures, and urban history come together.

Conservation, research, and new perspectives

Behind the presentation stands not only aesthetics but also scientific work. In the course of the collection transfer, numerous works were conservatively examined and restored. The new presentation makes it visible how closely curation, restoration, and cultural education are interconnected in the modern museum. Those who visit the exhibition experience not only old art but also the present museological responsibility.

Visit with added value

The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is accessible; all exhibition rooms on Museum Street can be reached via elevator. Additionally, there are good public transport connections, clear visitor information, and a museum that complements its collections with digital offerings. Thus, this exhibition combines historical depth with contemporary communication and makes medieval art come alive for a wide audience.

Conclusion: Rendezvous with the Lion connects Braunschweig's identity, masterpieces of the medieval collection, and an impressive staging into a visit that resonates long after. Those who want to not only see the Middle Ages but also understand and feel it should experience this exhibition live.