Food and Drink through History in Braunschweig: Tour at the Landesmuseum Hinter Aegidien

Experience the culinary culture of the centuries with all senses

At the Landesmuseum Hinter Aegidien in Braunschweig, the special exhibition "Food and Drink. An Experiential Journey through Body and Time" takes visitors on a double discovery journey: through 800,000 years of culinary culture and through the human body itself. The regular tour "Food and Drink through History" connects historical insights with the special ambiance of the former monastery ensemble in Hinter Aegidien. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/assets/user_upload/BLM/Pressemitteilungen/2025-11-27_BLM_Digitale_Pressemappe_Essen_und_Trinken.pdf))

A tour between the Stone Age, Rome, and Baroque

The tour focuses on the cultural history of food and shows how taste, ingredients, and dining customs have changed over time. The walk ties into the special exhibition, which, according to the museum, spans from the Paleolithic to the future and works with interactive stations, objects, and surprising perspectives. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/assets/user_upload/BLM/Pressemitteilungen/2025-11-27_BLM_Digitale_Pressemappe_Essen_und_Trinken.pdf))

A museum with a special atmosphere

The Landesmuseum Hinter Aegidien is one of the historical sites of the Braunschweig State Museum. The ensemble of Romanesque monastery, Gothic choir, and other building sections creates a setting that makes the visit particularly impressive. At the same time, the location remains close to the city, easily accessible, and clearly focused on museum experience and knowledge transfer. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/eintraege-sehenswuerdigkeiten/_st_aegidien.php))

Organization, access, and visitor experience

Clear practical guidelines apply for the visit: The house does not have its own parking spaces, but public parking garages are available in the vicinity. Access by bus and tram is possible via the John-F.-Kennedy-Platz and Castle areas; for barrier-free access, the museum refers to the respective exhibition page. Assistance dogs are allowed, and bags and umbrellas must be placed in the cloakroom. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/braunschweigisches-landesmuseum/besuch/besuchsinfos))

What makes the special exhibition unique

The exhibition focuses on experience, visual models, and a wide perspective on food culture. It draws a connection from historical eating habits to future questions such as sustainable nutrition and new food ideas. This creates an event experience that appeals to families, culture enthusiasts, and curious explorers alike. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/assets/user_upload/BLM/Pressemitteilungen/2025-11-27_BLM_Digitale_Pressemappe_Essen_und_Trinken.pdf))

Conclusion

Those who want to experience history in a different way will find a tour here with substance, atmosphere, and many aha moments. "Food and Drink through History" combines museum, cultural history, and knowledge of culinary enjoyment into a lively reason to visit. Anyone wishing to experience Braunschweig from its knowledgeable side on this date should secure their spot and discover the exhibition live. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/braunschweigisches-landesmuseum/veranstaltung/essen-und-trinken-durch-die-geschichte?utm_source=openai))

Official channels of the Braunschweig State Museum:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BraunschweigischesLandesmuseum/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraunschweigischesLandesmuseum/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BraunschweigischesLandesmuseum
• TikTok: No official profile found

Sources:

• Freizeitregion Braunschweiger Land - Food and Drink through History
• 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig - Food and Drink through History
• 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig - History of the Braunschweig State Museum
• 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig - Locations
• 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig - Visitor Information
• 3Landesmuseen Braunschweig - Press Kit Food and Drink
• City of Braunschweig - St. Aegidien