2018 is all about the Celts: Two special exhibitions in Villingen-Schwenningen are dedicated to the fascinating culture of the Iron Age. The combined tours begin with a visit to the “Celts, Kalats, Tigurini” exhibition, after which participants will move to the Platz am Riettor to learn more about “The Secret of the Celtic Princess.” With the ticket, visitors can then explore both exhibitions on their own afterward. Participation fee: 5 euros (reduced rate: 3 euros). Dates: June 3, June 17, June 24, at 3:00 p.m. each day. Meeting point: Foyer of the Franziskanermuseum
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On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 6 p.m., renowned carnival costume painter Sébastien Gambin will present his favorite object at the Franziskanermuseum as part of the “In the Spotlight” guided tour series—what that object is will remain a secret until the very end. In the 1980s, Gambin crafted his first carnival costume under the guidance of Erwin Maus and Manfred Merz. After joining the Katzenmusik Association, he collaborated with Manfred Hettich and Herbert Nehm to design parade floats and stage sets for the Katzenmusik Ball. To this day, he remains a fixture of the Villingen Fasnet.
The meeting point is in the foyer; admission is free. Following the guided tour, the Friends of the Municipal Museums will host a social gathering in the foyer.
The largest burial mound meets the largest fortified settlement of the Central European Iron Age: Drawing on two significant archaeological sites, the exhibition explores the enigmatic culture of the Celts. The focus is on the Heidengraben near Bad Urach, a Late Celtic “oppidum” whose massive defensive structures still rise from the landscape today. On June 10, Jürgen Muff will lead a public tour that uses the most important artifacts to explain life during the Iron Age.
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A story straight out of a mystery novel: A student finds an object in a field that he mistakes for a bottle cap. It turns out to be part of a treasure that was placed in the grave of a Celtic princess 2,600 years ago. The exhibition at the Riettor features high-quality replicas of the finds—unique gold jewelry, artfully crafted amber objects, and extraordinary bronze works. A newly published companion book from Theiss-Verlag is available for purchase at the exhibition.
Exhibition location: “Am Riettor” Square
Three new posts on the STADT HOCH ZWEI blog of the Municipal Museums explore various aspects of museum operations. In “Jewish Contributors to the Antiquities Collection,” the post traces the donors and sellers who contributed to the Antiquities Collection, founded in 1876. Intern Ramona Hummel shares insights from her four-week internship in a “Behind the Scenes” post. And “Stories from the Armory” reveal the exotic rarities found in the museum’s weapons collectionhttps://www.stadthochzwei.de/2018/05/29/geschichten-aus-der-waffenkammer-des-franziskanermuseums/.
More posts at www.stadthochzwei.de
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