Middle Ages up close: Archeotechnica in the Brandenburg State Museum!

Middle Ages up close: Archeotechnica in the Brandenburg State Museum!

If you are on the last weekend in July in Brandenburg an der Havel, then you should not miss the opportunity to stop by at the archaeotechnica ! On July 26 and 27, 2025, the Archaeological State Museum of Brandenburg transformed into a lively marketplace of history and culture. The topic this year is about the exciting connections of human coexistence through the millennia

The event, which has been taking place annually for several years, opens its gates from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. . Visitors: Inside, you can look forward to a varied program that, among other things, deals with life in the Stone Age, the influences of the Roman Empire, as well as the role of the West Slavic tribes in the early Middle Ages. Expeditions of the Humboldt brothers and the exchange by dealers are also excitingly illuminated.

medieval insights

A special part of the Archaeotechnica is designed by the veni video vetera . The actors of this round have specialized in medieval piety and funeral culture. They show how one could connect to the world of deaths and the medieval world of faith between the world and the world's world. There are even medieval chorales , which are listed twice a day to make the experience even more authentic.

The event not only offers fascinating insights, but also numerous opportunities for exchange with experts: inside from archeology and historical research. Relevant topics such as the influence of the Roman Empire on the Germanic Barbaricum or the sky disk from Nebra are treated profoundly and give the guests a look into the past.

admission prices and family friendliness

Adult admission is 5 euros , reduced 3.50 euros and for children under 10, access is even free of charge. Families will also get their money's worth with a ticket price of . Groups of 10 people from 10 people only pay 3 euros per person - a visit with friends is twice fun!

The archeology fair not only promises educational lectures, but also interactive activities that appeal to young and old. The medieval archeology , a discipline that gains knowledge of past times through ground and building findings and is closely linked to history of art and architecture, plays a central role in this. This discipline has become more important in recent decades and is increasingly enriched by new methods and approaches. In Germany in particular, despite her now recognized relevance, she is represented as a small subject at universities.

Further information on the event and the full program can be found on the pages of MeetingPoint Brandenburg and State Museum Brandenburg . For deeper insights into the medieval archeology, the page of Wikipedia very revealing.