When does the special exhibition take place?

The special exhibition starts on 14.06.2026 and is expected to be on display until 15.09.2026 according to museum information.

How much does the entrance cost?

Visiting the exhibition is free; a donation is appreciated.

Is the museum barrier-free?

According to available museum information, the SchichtWerk is not barrier-free.

What topics are the focus?

The focus is on Roman eating and drinking culture, archaeological finds, everyday life, and how food and vessels make social identity visible.

Are there guided tours and educational offerings?

Yes, the museum offers guided tours and programs for school classes, families, children, and adult groups.

What are the opening hours?

Regularly, the museum is open on Tuesdays from 10 to 12 and on the second Sunday of the month from 14 to 17, also by appointment and for special events.

Roman Dining Culture Becomes a Sensory Art Experience at SchichtWerk Gilching

Name: Special Exhibition Dining with the Romans – History to Bite
Start: 2026-06-14T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-15T02:00:00+02:00
Location: SchichtWerk - Zeitreisen im Wersonhaus

Roman Dining Culture to Marvel, Learn and Discover

At the SchichtWerk - Time Travels in the Wersonhaus in Gilching, the special exhibition Dining with the Romans – History to Bite opens up a glimpse into one of the most sensual aspects of antiquity: eating, drinking, and the social ritual of communal dining. The exhibition blends archaeological insights with illustrative museum education and takes visitors right into the eating and drinking culture of the Roman Empire.

How Antiquity Comes Alive on the Table

The exhibition starts with the question of what the Romans actually ate, what vessels they used, and how much food, spices, and preparation methods were tied to status, trade, and identity. Especially in the SchichtWerk museum, which conveys the history of Gilching through archaeological finds and interactive stations, this topic unfolds a special closeness: history appears not abstract but tangible, illustrative, and relatable.

Archaeology with All Senses

The SchichtWerk is aimed at providing an immediate artistic experience of historical education. Visitors encounter the past here through seeing, hearing, touching, and active exploration. This concept of expanded viewing of art makes the special exhibition particularly attractive for culture-interested families, school classes, and anyone interested in cultural education. The exhibition atmosphere is intentionally accessible, lively, and eager to discover.

A Museum That Makes History Tangibly Felt

The SchichtWerk - Time Travels in the Wersonhaus is dedicated to the transition from late Roman to Bavarian settlement and relies on a drawer system as an image for stratigraphic thinking in archaeology. It is precisely from this that the special strength of the special exhibition arises: It fits into a curatorially precise, yet sensual communication that makes historical living environments understandable. The house is freely accessible, but not barrier-free.

Visit with Historical Added Value

The special exhibition is aimed at everyone who wants to not just view antiquity but experience it with all senses. The connection of archaeological research, illustrative didactics, and regional history makes the visit an aesthetic experience with real knowledge gain. Anyone who wants to experience Roman everyday culture away from grand temples and imperial images will find here an equally clever and entertaining access.

Conclusion: Dining with the Romans promises an unusually illustrative exhibition about enjoyment, society, and ancient daily life. Anyone who wants to experience history vibrantly, locally anchored, and carefully communicated should definitely visit this special exhibition at the SchichtWerk on-site.