Welcome to the Academic Art Museum Bonn: Experience Antiquity in Bonn
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Antiquity up close: Welcome to the Academic Art Museum Bonn
Those who want to experience art history not just by reading, but in original pieces and impressive casts will find one of the most important university collections of antiquities in Germany at the Academic Art Museum. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the museum invites you to a free visit at 11:15 AM – an ideal introduction to the world of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art. Admission is free, and the guided tour is without charge. ([iak.uni-bonn.de](https://www.iak.uni-bonn.de/de/museen/akademisches-kunstmuseum/besucherinformation?utm_source=openai))
A place of research and aesthetic experience
The Academic Art Museum is not merely a showcase, but a teaching collection with scientific aspirations. Since the founding of Bonn University in 1818, it has been collecting ancient art from the Mediterranean region, making it accessible for research, teaching, and the public. Particularly influential are the ancient vase painting, figurative terracottas, coins, originals made of clay, stone, metal, and glass, as well as one of the largest collections of plaster casts in Germany with around 2,700 pieces. ([sammlungen.uni-bonn.de](https://www.sammlungen.uni-bonn.de/sammlungen/geistes-und-kulturwissenschaftliche-sammlungen/akademisches-kunstmuseum?utm_source=openai))
Forms, materials, stories of antiquity
The tour unfolds a multifaceted art experience between contour, surface, and cultural memory. The collection provides insights into the development of ancient sculpture from the archaic period to late antiquity, conveying not only individual works but a whole epoch of visual culture. The connection between originals and casts creates a special exhibition atmosphere: vivid, concentrated, and educational at the same time. ([rheinische-museen.lvr.de](https://rheinische-museen.lvr.de/museum/DE-MUS-024115?utm_source=openai))
Guided tours, education, and cultural education
The profile of the museum includes regular public Sunday tours, courses, group and school class tours, drawing courses, special exhibitions, and research projects. Thus, a visit is suitable for both curious first-time visitors and those with a deeper interest in archaeology, classical art, and museum education. The museum visibly sees itself as a place where the contemplation of works and knowledge transfer converge. ([sammlungen.uni-bonn.de](https://www.sammlungen.uni-bonn.de/sammlungen/geistes-und-kulturwissenschaftliche-sammlungen/akademisches-kunstmuseum?utm_source=openai))
Location of the visit: Römerstraße 164 in Bonn
The historic building at the Hofgarten is being renovated; therefore, the Academic Art Museum is currently located in alternative quarters at Römerstraße 164 in 53117 Bonn. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 3 PM to 5 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. The museum can be reached by bus lines 600 and 601 to the stop Pädagogische Fakultät. ([sammlungen.uni-bonn.de](https://www.sammlungen.uni-bonn.de/sammlungen/geistes-und-kulturwissenschaftliche-sammlungen/akademisches-kunstmuseum?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
This event combines free admission, art historical depth, and lively museum practice into a particularly accessible art experience. Those who want to experience antiquity not abstractly, but directly should firmly plan their visit to the Academic Art Museum Bonn on May 17, 2026. ([uni-bonn.de](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/freier-eintritt-in-das-akademische-kunstmuseum?utm_source=openai))
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