Dirk Schaper in Braunschweig: Lecture on the Brunones in the Old Town Hall

A lecture that brings Braunschweig's early history to life

With the Exhibit of the Month, the Municipal Museum Braunschweig focuses on the Brunones in a historical lecture by Dirk Schaper. In the Old Town Hall, a cultural-historical evening unfolds that reexamines the beginnings of Braunschweig with the questions of power, origin, and female influence. Admission is free. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php?utm_source=openai))

The Brunones as key to the city's history

The lecture addresses one of the most exciting points of regional tradition: the Brunones, whose significance for the emergence of Braunschweig is explicitly highlighted in the official museum texts. The Exhibit of the Month is a reproduction of the Magniurkunde, i.e., the first written mention of Braunschweig, which will be displayed in the Old Town Hall. Thus, scientific categorization is combined with illustrative museum presentation. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php))

Reading atmosphere in the historic Old Town Hall

The Kleine Dornse of the Old Town Hall creates a setting that could hardly be more suitable for lectures on urban and cultural history. The building is located at Altstadtmarkt 7 and belongs to the Municipal Museum Braunschweig. The place represents closeness to history, focused listening, and that quiet author encounter that a literarily and historically interested audience appreciates. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php))

Knowledge that goes beyond the feuilleton

In the museum context, Dirk Schaper appears as a voice of the volunteers; he is designated as the First Speaker of the Volunteers on the museum's page. Therefore, the lecture promises not merely a retelling but an expert view of Braunschweig's early power structures and the role of the Brunones in regional memory. For visitors, this results in a cultural-historical experience with a clear didactic line. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/artikelpool-dauerhaft/b-ehrenamt.php?utm_source=openai))

Practical information for the visit

The event takes place on July 23 and 26, 2026, each at 3:00 PM. The venue is the Kleine Dornse in the Old Town Hall, Altstadtmarkt 7, 38100 Braunschweig. The museum also points to the freely accessible presentation of the exhibit in the Old Town Hall. For those driving, the Braunschweig city center offers several parking options; in the Altstadtmarkt and city center areas, parking garages and underground car parks are easily accessible. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php))

Anyone who wants to not only know about Braunschweig's history but also experience it atmospherically should not miss this afternoon at the museum. The lecture connects historical precision with local profile and makes visible how strongly the city was influenced by its early dynasties. A visit is worthwhile for all who wish to experience urban history as a vibrant part of cultural identity. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/veranstaltungen.php))

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• Municipal Museum Braunschweig - Events
• City of Braunschweig - Volunteer Work at the Municipal Museum Braunschweig
• City of Braunschweig - Municipal Museum
• City of Braunschweig - Parking and Accessibility
• City of Braunschweig - History of the City Center