When does the exhibition run?

The special exhibition runs from November 29, 2025, to August 30, 2026.

Where does the event take place?

At the State Museum Behind Aegidien, Hinter Ägidien, 38100 Braunschweig.

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission fee is 8 euros. The reduced admission costs 6 euros, and children aged 6 to 17 pay 4 euros.

Is the exhibition barrier-free?

Yes, the location Behind Aegidien is accessible.

Are there parking facilities?

The museum has no own parking spaces. Nearby there are parking garages and parking options with parking tickets.

How do I get there by public transport?

The nearest bus and tram stop is John-F.-Kennedy-Platz. Several lines from the main train station and city center stop there.

Braunschweig's Grand Culinary Journey Connects Body, Culture, and 800,000 Years of Food History

Name: Food and Drink. An Experiential Journey through Body and Time
Start: 2025-11-29T01:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-31T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Landesmuseum Hinter Aegidien

A Sensory Journey through Food, Body, and Culture in Braunschweig

In the State Museum Behind Aegidien, food and drink become an experience for all senses. The special exhibition Food and Drink. An Experiential Journey through Body and Time combines archaeological finds, cultural history, and interactive stations into an extraordinary event experience for families, the curious, and museum fans.

From the First Bite to the Grand Time Travel

The exhibition guides visitors from the perception through the mouth, esophagus, and stomach to the intestinal passage and the market of possibilities. Additionally, it features a grand time travel through 800,000 years of food culture - from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages and Baroque, all the way to the future of nutrition. This creates a vibrant event with strong audience engagement and many Aha moments.

Interactive, Illustrative, and Surprisingly Close

Visitors explore historical cooking techniques, eating habits, and societal developments around food. Models, puzzle stations, and interactive elements make the exhibition particularly accessible. The Braunschweig State Museum focuses on clear target audience communication, good organization, and a format that combines knowledge with experience.

Strong Start at the Location Behind Aegidien

The State Museum Behind Aegidien displays the exhibition until August 30, 2026. The location is considered barrier-free and is well connected to public transportation. The mixture of knowledge dissemination, family-friendliness, and a calm, concentrated event atmosphere speaks in favor of such a museum format.

Conclusion: A Museum Visit with Taste and History

Those looking for a cultural highlight with depth in Braunschweig will find an exhibition that connects knowledge, sensory impressions, and future questions. Food and Drink. An Experiential Journey through Body and Time invites you to rediscover your perspective on nutrition and experience the event live.