When does the exhibition start?

The exhibition starts on March 6, 2026 at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig.

What is the entrance fee?

Adults pay 9 euros, reduced 7 euros, children and teenagers from 6 to 17 years old 2 euros.

Is the exhibition wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the rooms at Museumstraße 1 are wheelchair accessible. The exhibition in Burg Dankwarderode itself is not wheelchair accessible.

How do I get there by public transport?

The museum is easily accessible by bus and tram. The stops Museumstraße and Rathaus are nearby.

Am I allowed to take photos in the exhibition?

Photography is generally allowed in the permanent exhibition rooms without flash, tripods, and selfie sticks.

Are there free admission days?

Yes, every last Sunday of the month, admission is free after 2 PM.

Braunschweig's Middle Ages shine anew at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum

Name: Rendezvous with the Lion. Highlight pieces from Burg Dankwarderode visiting
Start: 2026-03-06T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-05T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

A medieval art experience in the sign of the lion

Starting from March 6, 2026, an exhibition opens at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum that makes Braunschweig's medieval identity readable in a new way. Rendezvous with the Lion. Highlight pieces from Burg Dankwarderode visiting brings together outstanding works from the medieval collection in a newly curated presentation on Museumstraße.

Power, piety, and courtly representation

The exhibition takes visitors through the world of Henry the Lion, the Welf court, and the spiritual and political order of the Middle Ages in eight themed rooms. At the center are significant testimonies of goldsmith's art, relic culture, textile art, and bronze sculpture, including the Braunschweig Burg lion as an identity-forming symbol of the city. The examination of the works combines art historical classification with an impressive exhibition atmosphere.

Outstanding pieces of international caliber

Highlights include the rune box from the 8th century, the arm reliquary of St. Blasius around 1040, the emperor's mantle of Otto IV around 1200, as well as other valuable works from the so-called Welf treasure. The presentation is complemented by tapestries, liturgical garments, and bronzes that make visible the religious, political, and material wealth of the era. The rooms combine light, materiality, and spatial effect into a concentrated aesthetic experience.

A museum as a place of cultural education

The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is one of the oldest museums in Europe and preserves one of the most significant collections of ancient art in Germany. With the interim presentation, the museum not only brings its medieval masterpieces into focus but also opens a gateway for cultural education, historical orientation, and in-depth exploration of the works. The exhibition is aimed at art-interested visitors as well as families, school classes, and anyone who wants to discover the Middle Ages beyond clichés.

Visit with comfort and good orientation

The exhibition is wheelchair accessible; the exhibition rooms at Museumstraße 1 are reachable by lift. It is conveniently accessible by bus and tram, with parking available in the surroundings. Photography is permitted in the permanent exhibition rooms without flash, tripods, and selfie sticks, which allows for a relaxed and respectful visit.

Conclusion

Rendezvous with the Lion is more than a medieval exhibition: it is a precisely staged encounter with signs of power, images of faith, and masterworks of significance. Anyone wishing to experience Braunschweig's history in art, material, and symbolism should visit this presentation live.