Public Guided Tour of the Imperial Palace of Franconofurd

2026-09-12 @ 15:00

The Kaiserpfalz franconofurd offers a unique archaeological window into the origins of the city of Frankfurt: a Roman bath, the walls of the Carolingian royal court, and late-medieval cellars—traces spanning some 2,000 years of Frankfurt’s history! During regularly scheduled guided tours, visitors can learn more from the Archaeological Museum about the oldest building remains in the heart of Frankfurt. Meeting point: Entrance to the Franconofurd Imperial Palace at Haus Goldene Waage, Markt 5, 60311…

Guided Tour of the Casemates

2026-09-22 @ 18:00

Exploring Frankfurt’s Underground In 2009, archaeologists from the Frankfurt Office of Historic Preservation uncovered a section of the city fortifications that the fortress architect Dilich had begun constructing in 1628. In the process, an underground gallery was also discovered—one that apparently has no parallel anywhere else along Frankfurt’s Baroque city wall. With a walkable length of over 40 meters and a clear height of 4 meters, this defensive structure is an impressive and significant cultural monument.…

The Magic of Beads in the Iron Age

2026-09-25 @ 15:00

Jewelry Just Like It Was Over 2,000 Years Ago In this workshop, you’ll discover the colorful world of beads from the European Iron Age. Inspired by archaeological finds, you’ll create your own jewelry pieces using Fimo clay, featuring a variety of patterns and embellishments. Whether as a necklace or a pendant—each piece is a small work of art to take home. Ages 7 and up – Led by: Maria Meßner, M.A. The workshop is free for ARCHÆOkids FRANKFURT members. Guests are charged a €5 materials fee. For all workshops…

Discover Roman Inscriptions

2026-09-26 @ 15:00

Family Tour with Workshop: Saturday Program for Families with Children Our one-hour workshop offers families an in-depth yet engaging introduction to reading and translating Roman inscriptions. Using selected examples, we teach basic techniques and provide insights into the written culture of antiquity. A concise, hands-on crash course. Registration is required for this event: fuehrungen.archaeologie@stadt-frankfurt.de Date:…

Concerti Behind Bars

2026-09-26 @ 20:00

Main Baroque Orchestra Frankfurt – The Virtuoso Musicians from Venice’s Orphanages The Venetian ospedali were social institutions that, in addition to their charitable work, were primarily dedicated to the musical education of their female pupils. They are considered the precursors to the conservatories of the 19th century. We delve into 18th-century Venice and discover the hidden world of the city’s four ospedali—public institutions where orphaned girls or those in…

Highlights of the Permanent Exhibition

2026-09-27 @ 11:00

Sunday Tour The Frankfurt Archaeological Museum presents, preserves, educates about, and researches the archaeology and history of the city of Frankfurt and its surrounding area—from the Neolithic period through the early modern era. There is much to discover. Together with the Curator of Education, Maria Meßner, M.A., participants will explore the highlights of the permanent exhibition. Selected artifacts tell the story of Frankfurt’s diverse past and invite visitors to explore the archaeology of…

Highlights Tour with a Sign Language Interpreter

2026-09-27 @ 15:00

AMF Permanent Exhibition: The Frankfurt Archaeological Museum is once again offering a guided tour with a sign language interpreter highlighting the permanent exhibition. The tour lasts about 60 minutes. The Frankfurt Archaeological Museum strives to provide all visitors with an accessible museum experience. The guided tour with a sign language interpreter is another step in this direction. Space for the guided tour with a sign language interpreter is limited, so we recommend…

Of Mendicant Monks, Benefactors, and Monastery Walls

2026-10-03 @ 15:00

Archaeology and History of the Carmelite Church and Monastery: A Guided Tour of the Architecture and History of the Frankfurt Archaeological Museum. Petra Skiba will lead visitors on a tour of the Archaeological Museum on September 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The early architectural history of the Carmelite Monastery—now home to the Frankfurt Archaeological Museum—is poorly documented in historical records and monastic diaries. Excavations conducted in 1981–82 in the Carmelite Church by the then…

When the song is found

2026-10-07 @ 18:00

Concert featuring folk songs from the Pardubice region at the KAISERPFALZ in Franconofurd. The event is part of the Year of Czech Culture in German-speaking Countries, which is being organized to mark the Czech Republic’s appearance as Guest of Honor at the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Rediscover the Collection of Antiquities

2026-10-11 @ 11:00

Sunday Tour: Dr. Hristomir Hristov, curator of archaeology for the Mediterranean region and the Near East, invites you to a special tour: Discover the display case he has redesigned, featuring fascinating finds from the Sassanid and Byzantine periods—many of which are on display for the first time. He is also currently undertaking a comprehensive redesign of the exhibition on the archaeology of classical antiquity in the Mediterranean region. Meeting point: Foyer of the Frankfurt Archaeological Museum, Karmelitergasse…