The exhibition on the early Celtic princess, whose undisturbed burial chamber was recovered eight years ago not far from Heuneburg, will be opened on International Museum Day by Mayor Dr. Rupert Kubon and the President of the State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments, Prof. Dr. Claus Wolff. At the same time, the book launch for “The Secret of the Celtic Princess” will take place in Villingen-Schwenningen, featuring authors Dirk Krausse and Nicole Ebinger-Rist.
The special exhibition will be on display through September 30, 2018, on the Volksbank forecourt “Am Riettor.”
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When the undisturbed burial chamber of an early Celtic princess was uncovered at Heuneburg, it marked a defining moment for the state’s archaeological community. The investigation of this nearly 2,600-year-old grave yielded unique gold jewelry, artfully crafted amber objects, and extraordinary bronze works. The exhibition features high-quality replicas of the finds, faithfully recreated by a renowned experimental archaeologist.
Exhibition location: Volksbank forecourt “Am Riettor”
On International Museum Day, short guided tours and admission are free!
The themed exhibition “Artists’ Views of Villingen” features a wide range of artists and provides an overview spanning more than 150 years. On display are cityscapes by the ambitious artists Ludwig Engler, Waldemar Flaig, Richard Ackermann, and Paul Hirt. The exhibition also includes earlier artists such as Dominikus Ackermann the Younger, as well as teachers like Albert Säger and Guido Schreiber.
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During the guided tour of the special exhibition, Peter Graßmann explains some of the most important finds from Heidengraben, the largest Celtic oppidum in Europe, and sheds light on its fascinating research history. A key theme is the interconnectedness of Celtic sites, both in the present and in the past.
Admission and the tour are free on International Museum Day!
To celebrate International Museum Day, the Watch Industry Museum invites visitors to take exploration tours underground. For the first time, the World War II air-raid shelter will be reopened to the public as part of guided tours led by Dr. Michael Hütt. Josefine Maciej from the Office for Contaminated Sites will explain the groundwater treatment system installed there.
First-hand information is also available inside the museum itself: Volunteers will demonstrate the
historic machines used to manufacture the famous Schwenningen museum alarm clocks.
Admission and guided tours are free on International Museum Day!
The largest fortified Celtic settlement is located in Baden-Württemberg: the Heidengraben, an archaeological site of exceptional significance. Dr. Gerd Stegmaier of the Institute for Prehistory and Early History at the University of Tübingen is considered one of the foremost experts on this spectacular site. In his lecture, he will present the latest research findings, which suggest that the Heidengraben played a central role in the Neckar region and the Swabian Alb during the Late Celtic period.
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The guided tour with Dr. Anita Auer through both Celtic exhibitions begins with the spectacular display on the secret of the Celtic Princess of Heuneburg and then continues in the presentation “Celts, Kalats, Tigurini’ to other important archaeological sites from the Celtic period in Baden-Württemberg: the Late Celtic oppidum at Heidengraben and the local Celtic burial mound at Magdalenenberg.
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As part of this theatrical performance, the doors of the Old Town Hall open. It begins on a lighthearted yet somewhat somber note with Villingen’s guardian angel “Vilu” on cloud nine and concludes gracefully with Renaissance choral music in the Council Chamber. A city guide named Herter, a nun, Hermes the motorized messenger of the gods, and four musicians take the audience on a journey through Villingen’s Middle Ages and early modern period, bringing the history of the Old Town Hall to life. Shortly before the end, Jakob Kraut also gets caught up in the workings of the city’s justice system.
The theatrical city tour begins in the foyer of the Franziskaner, where tickets are also available for 10 euros.
