When does the tour take place?

On June 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Academic Art Museum Bonn.

How much is the admission?

The admission is €5 including the tour. For members of the support association as well as students and pupils, the visit is free.

Do I need to register in advance?

No, a reservation is not required.

Where is the museum located?

At Römerstraße 164, 53117 Bonn.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access is currently available according to university information only Wednesday to Friday.

Are there additional offerings at the museum?

Yes, the museum offers tours as well as teaching events, drawing courses, special exhibitions, and research projects.

Time, Stone, and Memory: Bonn Discovers Antiquity Anew in the Museum

Name: Ancient Art and Culture on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Start: 2026-06-17T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-17T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Akademisches Kunstmuseum Bonn

Time flies at the Academic Art Museum: Ancient Art and Culture as a Living Journey through Time

With the public tour Ancient Art and Culture on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month, the Academic Art Museum Bonn will open a focused view of the ancient world on June 17, 2026. The central theme is Time flies – Perception and Representation of Time in the Ancient World, explained by Prof. Dr. Stefan Feuser. The tour connects archaeological research with illustrative museum pedagogy and makes the original collection as well as the historical significance of ancient visual worlds tangible.

Ancient Art in the Field of Tension between Time and Memory

The Academic Art Museum is one of the oldest museums in Bonn and ranks among the most important university museums for ancient art and culture with its collection of antiquities. Notably impressive is the collection of around 2,700 plaster casts as well as numerous originals made of clay, stone, metal, glass, and organic materials. This variety creates an exhibition atmosphere where the observation of works, materiality, and cultural-historical depth come together immediately.

An Art Experience with Scientific Precision

The tour is aimed at all interested individuals and combines insights from Classical Archaeology with an education-oriented presentation. The theme of time particularly opens a special access to ancient art in the museum: How was transience represented, and how were memory, duration, and moment made visible in relief, sculpture, coin, or vessel? Such questions provide the visit with an aesthetic experience that goes beyond mere seeing and makes the cultural memory of antiquity palpable.

The Museum as a Place of Lively Cultural Education

Since January 2022, the museum has been located at Römerstraße 164 in Bonn. In addition to regular opening hours, the establishment offers tours, drawing courses, special exhibitions, teaching events, and research projects. This creates a place where museum education, scientific authority, and sensual encounters with works come together. Visitors find a calm, concentrated environment for ancient art, ancient sculpture, and archaeological contextualization.

Conclusion: A Visit for Everyone Who Truly Wants to Experience Ancient Art

This tour promises a well-founded, inspiring approach to antiquity, driven by professional competence and the special aura of the Academic Art Museum. Anyone interested in art history, archaeology, and cultural education will find an event here with depth and clarity. A visit on-site is definitely worth it, as it is only within the space of the museum that ancient art unfolds its full presence.