Animals in Antiquity: See Bonn's Art Treasures with New Eyes
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Animals in Antiquity: Discover Bonn's Art Treasures with New Eyes
On Sunday, November 29, 2026, the Academic Art Museum Bonn invites you to a themed Sunday tour about animals in antiquity. The focus is on figurative representations and their use. Marcella Weber will guide through the collection and open fascinating insights into ancient imagery, symbolism, and cultural concepts.
Ancient Animal Images and Their Significance
Animal representations appear in ancient art in various ways. They adorned vessels, sculptures, and other artworks, told stories of gods and myths, or reflected the everyday life of people. The tour combines archaeological expertise with visual observations directly at the original.
Insights into Bonn's Cultural Heritage
The Academic Art Museum houses the antiquities collection of the University of Bonn and is one of the city's established museums. Among ancient marble sculptures, clay vessels, coins, terracotta figures, and bronzes, the local museum and research history comes to life. The hour-long city and museum discovery offers a concentrated cultural enrichment for all interested parties.
Practical Information about the Tour
The event starts at 11:15 AM and ends at 12:00 PM. Registration is not required. The entrance fee for the museum is 3 euros, and the tour itself is free. The meeting point is the Academic Art Museum at Römerstraße 164 in Bonn. The museum is accessible and can be visited without barriers.
Conclusion: Archaeology to Look At and Understand
This Sunday tour turns ancient animal images into exciting testimonies of past life worlds. Those who want to experience Bonn's cultural heritage, archaeological sights, and local museum history up close will find an entertaining discovery experience with expert guidance.
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