LWL Museum of Archeology in Herne, special exhibition “Stonehenge”

The LWL Museum of Archeology in Hearn is showing the special exhibition “Stonehenge – About People and Landscape” until September 25, 2022. Various events for adults and children will also take place over the Christmas holidays – both in the museum and digitally.

History of the stone circle

The Stonehenge tour through the special exhibition of the same name (January 2nd and 9th, 4pm) presents the history of Europe’s most famous monuments in their uniquely preserved prehistoric environment. Stonehenge has been part of a ritual landscape that dates back thousands of years. Together with the museum’s teachers, visitors travel through analogous and virtually reconstructed landscapes. Special finds from English and Westphalian archaeology as well as the latest research findings on the history of the Stone Circle and the surrounding landscape will be on display.

virtual trip

During the live online tour of the special exhibition “Stonehenge Digital” (7.1., 6.30 p.m.), participants take a virtual journey to the world cultural heritage site. Using Zoom video conferencing software, two museum teachers take the visitors inside: Inside on a tour from two different (camera) perspectives. Please register at: https://shop.ticketpay.de/organizer/5203QGH5?view=list. The cost is four euros per device.

Sunday for the family

(2.1.) There are three educational museum offerings in the program: In addition to a tour of the current special exhibition “Stonehenge,” the museum offers visitors a one-hour live, online tour of the permanent exhibition inside. Under the motto “With OnLiner Through the Ages,” participants stop at 2pm at Europe’s only hand-axe made of mammoth bone and the finest Bronze Age receptacle, the Gevelinghausen urn. In AR (“Augmented Reality” in German) they encounter the Prince of Bekkum and travel to the end of the Middle Ages, where the magnificent Witten-Herbede tournament shield refers to the former flourishing of knight culture. After a brief stay in the early modern era, OnLiner safely brings digital visitors into the here and now. Registration is required by phone 02323-94628-24 or by email to Empfang-archaeologiemuseum.lwl.org. Subscription is free.

In addition, the museum’s mole Kalle found strange bones while digging. According to the archaeologist, these items come from the Ice Age and from animals that have long since become extinct. Are these adventurous stories real? Along with Kali, the six-year-olds reach the finish line at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. You can take a closer look at some of the old bones and even touch them. At the end, the kids show their artistic knowledge and skills when they complete a coloring sheet about Ice Age animals and their habitats.

mid-age

The following Sunday (9.1.), visitors can expect a digital tour through the Middle Ages at 2 p.m. The tomb of Prince von Beekom is one of the most magnificent medieval burials in northern Germany. It is the starting point for a journey from the seventh century until the end of the title of chivalry and Charlemagne. After decades of controversies in the region of Westphalia, this has left its mark – one that can be picked up archaeologically in the form of Christian weapons finds and ornaments and Roman craftsmanship. Visitors can discover these and other relics from new perspectives. To participate online via Zoom, please register at the online ticket shop: https://shop.ticketpay.de/organizer/5203QGH5?view=list. The cost is four euros per device.

The museum is closed on public holidays (31 December and 1 January).