How long will the exhibition run?

The exhibition will be on display at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum starting March 6, 2026.

What is the admission fee?

Admission is 9 euros for adults, 7 euros reduced, and 2 euros for children and young people aged 6 to 17.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the exhibition is designated as accessible.

When is the museum open?

The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm; it is closed on Mondays.

What works are special highlights?

Highlights include the Braunschweig Castle Lion, the Gandersheimer Rune Box, the Arm Reliquary of Saint Blasius, and the Imperial Cloak of Otto IV.

Are there guided tours or educational offers?

The exhibition has been newly curated and conveyed pedagogically. Further tours and programs will be announced by the museum.

Braunschweig's Middle Ages glow: The Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum displays lion treasures in new splendor

Name: Rendezvous with the Lion. Premier pieces from Castle Dankwarderode visiting
Start: 2026-03-06T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-31T01:00:00+01:00
Location: Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum

A medieval treasure room full of splendor and history

With Rendezvous with the Lion, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig invites you to an impressive exhibition about the most important works of the medieval collection from Castle Dankwarderode. The presentation opens a art-historically precise view of the era of Henry the Lion and showcases objects of international significance in a new, curated staging.

The Braunschweig Lion as a cultural role model

At the center is the famous Braunschweig Castle Lion from the 12th century, flanked by outstanding pieces such as the Gandersheimer Rune Box, the Arm Reliquary of Saint Blasius, and the Imperial Cloak of Otto IV. The works unfold a strong aura in the museum space: metal, ivory, textile, and stone tell of rule, piety, representation, and the self-understanding of an entire era.

New perspectives on the Middle Ages

The exhibition connects work observation with cultural education. It not only situates the exhibits as individual pieces but also links them to the political, religious, and artisanal contexts of the High and Late Middle Ages. The development of Braunschweig into a significant trading city is also highlighted. Thus, an art experience emerges that connects historical depth with aesthetic experience.

A museum experience with spatial impact and richness of detail

The presentation at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum makes visible how careful curation makes medieval art readable today. Lighting, object spacing, and the calm exhibition atmosphere draw attention to the nuances of craftsmanship and the symbolic power of the works. Those interested in sculpture, treasure art, relic culture, and courtly representation will find an exceptionally dense access here.

This exhibition leads directly into the art and vision of power of the Middle Ages. Anyone wanting to experience Braunschweig's history in precious originals should not miss this cultural highlight at the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum.