When is the exhibition open on the mentioned date?

On Friday 27.03.2026, the exhibition is open from 10 am to 5 pm.

What is the admission fee?

The entrance fee for the special exhibition is 4 euros, reduced 2 euros; children and students under 18 have free admission.

How do I get to the castle using public transport?

Take tram line 25 to the Grünwald Derbolfinger Platz stop; from there, it's a few minutes' walk to Zeillerstraße 3.

Are there parking options?

Yes, parking is possible in the Zeillerstraße area near the castle; the access is signposted in the town.

Is the exhibition accessible for disabled individuals?

The castle is only partially accessible; uneven paths and steps may complicate access.

Does the exhibition last with a break?

This is an exhibition without a fixed duration; plan for 60 to 90 minutes depending on your interest.

Karl Valentin and the Old Knights: Experience Knightly Splendor, Munich Wit, Castle Magic

Name: Karl Valentin and the Old Knights
Start: 2026-03-27T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-27T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Burg Grünwald

Between Mockery and Sword: Karl Valentin Meets Knightly Romance at Grünwald Castle

A visit to Grünwald Castle transforms into a special stage experience: The special exhibition 'Karl Valentin and the Old Knights' highlights the legendary Munich folk artist through the lens of medieval knightly worlds. Where otherwise defensive pathways whisper, a theatrical atmosphere unfolds that pointedly reconciles humor and history.

Dramaturgy of Irony and Steel

The exhibition title already refers to Valentin's famous song 'The Old Knights' and leads into a staging that encounters knightly sagas, castle images, and satirical breaks with dramatic precision. Between scenographic presentations and clear directorship of the exhibit's drama, a lively parcours through knightly culture and everyday myths emerges.

Stage Design Castle: Stone, Light, Acoustics

The historical architecture provides the atmospheric foundation: Arches, exposed masonry, and targeted lighting showcase armors, objects, and visual materials. The acoustics of the rooms sharpen every step, every explanation – a sensual, almost theatrical setting that cleverly contrasts Valentin's acting art.

Everyday Acting Art: Valentin as Director of Our Views

Valentin's humor acts as a directorial instruction: Irony directs the gaze towards the pathos and pose of the knightly ideal. The exhibition layers sources, images, and objects in such a way that dramaturgy and facts go hand in hand – academically sound, culturally historically placed, and with a clear signature of the curators.

Dramaturgical Precision Meets Research

As a branch museum of the Archaeological State Collection, Grünwald Castle impresses with expertise: Source situation, object labels, and thematic guidance ensure scientific reliability. Thus, a compact, authoritative narrative about castle culture, knightly myths, and Valentin's satirical reflection comes into being.

Conclusion

You can expect a densely composed exhibition experience: humorous perspectives on knightly poses, embedded in the authenticity of a real castle. Experience the connection of cultural history and cabaret tradition – live on-site, concise, clever, and surprising.