When does the tour take place?

According to the program, the tour runs on Sundays at 11:30 AM at the State Museum Behind Aegidien.

Where is the venue located?

At the Braunschweig State Museum, location Behind Aegidien, 38100 Braunschweig.

How much is the admission fee?

The price is 10 euros per person for the event, based on 8 euros entry fee plus 2 euros tour fee.

How long does the experience last approximately?

The tour is expected to last around 60 minutes.

Are there parking options available?

There are no private parking spaces on site. Public parking garages are available nearby.

Is public transport accessible?

Yes, access by bus and tram to the John-F.-Kennedy-Platz stop is easy.

Food and Drink Through History

Name: Food and Drink Through History
Start: 2026-08-02T13:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-02T14:30:00+02:00
Location: Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum - Hinter Aegidien

A journey through time for connoisseurs at the Braunschweig State Museum

At the State Museum Behind Aegidien, history is not only viewed but also tasted, smelled, and rediscovered. The tour Food and Drink Through History takes you right into the special exhibition Food and Drink. An Experiential Journey Through Body and Time and combines cultural history with a lively event experience. According to the program, the tour takes place regularly on Sundays at 11:30 AM and is part of the formats that the museum uses to convey history in an engaging and relatable way. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/assets/user_upload/BLM/Veranstaltungen/BLM_Q2026-1_web.pdf))

From the everyday life of the Stone Age to the table of the present

The tour takes visitors on an impressive trace of food and drink cultures from various eras. The exhibition explores what people ate in the Stone Age, Ancient Rome, or during the Baroque period, and how food travels through the human body. This creates a vivid view of nutrition, body knowledge, and everyday culture – academically sound yet easily accessible. ([freizeitregion.de](https://www.freizeitregion.de/event/essen-und-trinken-durch-die-geschichte))

A museum location with a unique atmosphere

The State Museum Behind Aegidien is itself part of the experience: The ensemble consists of preserved rooms from the Romanesque Benedictine monastery of St. Aegidien, the Gothic choir of the former Pauliner monastery, and a former Protestant community house. This historical backdrop gives the tour a dense event atmosphere that makes historical content tangible and intensifies the exhibition experience. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/assets/user_upload/BLM/Veranstaltungen/BLM_Q2026-1_web.pdf))

Practical information for your visit

There are no private parking spaces at the site Behind Aegidien; however, public parking garages are available nearby. The easiest way to get there is by bus or tram to the John-F.-Kennedy-Platz stop. Assistance dogs are allowed, and bags and umbrellas must be stored in the cloakroom or lockers for security reasons. This makes the museum visit well-planned and enjoyably relaxed. ([3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de](https://3landesmuseen-braunschweig.de/braunschweigisches-landesmuseum/besuch/besuchsinfos))

Why this date is worth it

This tour combines exhibition knowledge, museum atmosphere, and a clear target audience appeal for all those who want to experience history not dryly but sensibly and vividly. Those looking to connect a quiet Sunday in Braunschweig with a special cultural event will find a compact, high-quality event experience with real added value here. ([freizeitregion.de](https://www.freizeitregion.de/event/essen-und-trinken-durch-die-geschichte))

Conclusion: Food and Drink Through History offers a smart, atmospheric, and easily accessible tour through the cultural history of food. Anyone seeking to experience history should definitely join this event live at the Braunschweig State Museum. ([freizeitregion.de](https://www.freizeitregion.de/event/essen-und-trinken-durch-die-geschichte))