What is the entry fee for the exhibition?

The regular admission fee is 9 euros, reduced 7 euros, and for children and teenagers aged 6 to 17 it is 2 euros. Every last Sunday of the month, admission is free from 2 PM.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Museumstraße 1, 38100 Braunschweig.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is accessible. The exhibition rooms in Museumstraße 1 are reachable by elevator.

Are there guided tours or accompanying offers?

Yes, the exhibition is complemented by an accompanying program with guided tours, lectures, and further educational formats.

Am I allowed to take photos in the exhibition?

Taking pictures without flash, tripods, or selfie sticks is generally allowed in the collection rooms, provided that conservation rules are observed.

How do I get to the museum by public transport?

The nearest stop is Museumstraße. Additionally, the stops Staatstheater and Rathaus are easily reachable.

Medieval masterpieces meet Braunschweig's Lion in a new, impressive museum setting

Name: Rendezvous with the Lion. Highlight pieces from Burg Dankwarderode as guests
Start: 2026-03-06T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-01T00:59:59+01:00
Location: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

A medieval treasure chamber full of radiance

With Rendezvous with the Lion, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum opens a newly curated presentation of the medieval collection from Burg Dankwarderode. In Museumstraße, visitors encounter outstanding works of art that condense Braunschweig's history, the era of Henry the Lion, and the world of the Welf court into impressive images.

The Braunschweig Lion as a cultural symbol

At the center of the exhibition is the Braunschweig castle lion, one of the most prominent landmarks of the city. In the new presentation, it is visible not only as a monument but as a historical memory. The exhibition connects sovereignty, piety, and urban identity into an art experience that sharpens the focus on medieval representation.

45 masterpieces, eight chapters, a wide horizon

The showcase unfolds in eight chapters, leading from Burg Dankwarderode through Braunschweig in the Middle Ages to questions of dining culture, relic veneration, and courtly ideals. On display are 45 masterpieces from Burg Dankwarderode, including goldsmith works, textiles, sculptures, panel paintings, and precious liturgical objects. This examination of the works shows how art-historical significance and sensual presence come together in space.

Highlights of international importance

Especially remarkable are the rune box from the 8th century, the arm reliquary of Saint Blasius, the emperor's cloak of Otto IV, and other highlight pieces from the so-called Welf treasure. Such works provide an aesthetic experience in which material, craftsmanship, and symbolism merge. The exhibition presents medieval art not as a distant past but as a living cultural history.

Engagement for a broad audience

The presentation follows a low-threshold museum engagement and is aimed at art enthusiasts as well as families, school classes, and culturally curious individuals. An accompanying booklet with detailed background information complements the tour. The program also includes guided tours, lectures, and hands-on offerings that deepen access to the collection and make cultural education visible.

Visit to Braunschweig's significant art museum

The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is one of the oldest museums in Europe and preserves one of the most important collections of Old Masters, sculptures, and applied arts in Germany. The new presentation makes clear why this institution is considered an authoritative address for art history and museum culture far beyond Braunschweig. Those who want to experience medieval art in a concentrated, atmospheric form should definitely visit this exhibition live.