Check in at the museum ticket office, receive your adventure bag and off you go! In 2024, the MAMUZ Museum Mistelbach is all about the Celts. In stories, they are portrayed as particularly fierce and fearless. But are the stories we know from books, films and series true? In the new hands-on exhibition for children, the everyday life of our ancestors is scrutinised and can be discovered in five different adventure areas. For example, what clothes the Celts wore, why the god Cernunnos had antlers on his head and why some everyday objects looked particularly ornate.

Various materials are provided in the hands-on box, all of which are needed in the exhibition. These include yarn, metal plates and modelling clay. What's it all about? Children can discover this in the new KELTEN hands-on exhibition! "We are breaking new ground at the MAMUZ with this exhibition, which is specially designed for children. It's a very special archaeological experience for our young guests, who will immerse themselves in the world of the Celts," says Managing Director Christoph Mayer, looking forward to the opening.

Interactive and digital

In this unique exhibition, which covers around 150 square metres, the focus is on trying things out for yourself and immersing yourself in the world of the Celts. At each of the five adventure stations, a variety of tasks are set to help visitors familiarise themselves with the life of the Celtic tribes. Video installations and audio plays supplement the information, explain and tell stories.

Art experience area

Archaeological finds show that the Celtic tribes designed their everyday objects such as tableware, brooches (clothing pins) and jewellery in a particularly artistic way. At this station, children learn to mould and explore the question of what art actually is.

Warrior experience room

Now it's getting exciting! Hidden behind a palisade is the equipment of Celtic warriors. How heavy is chain mail and what weapons were used back then? Impressive film and audio effects make this station an amazing experience.

Textiles experience

What clothes did people wear over 2,000 years ago and what materials were used to make clothes? At this station, children not only learn how clothes were made, but they can also try them on themselves and then pose at the photo spot. A large weaving frame invites them to try out this ancient craft for themselves.

Druid experience room

The world of the Celts seems mystical and mysterious. Druids lived in harmony with nature and the seasons and were considered to be particularly wise and knowledgeable about medicine. Children are invited to immerse themselves in mystical stories, put their memory to the test with a memory game and design a druid crown.

Experience ceramics

A bowl is a bowl? Not at all! Throughout human history, there have been different ways of making crockery. Whether high or low, decorated or not, who can work out which pottery belongs to which era? Children can also gain their first experience of archaeology: A vessel lies in shards and may be reassembled.

In-depth information in the KELTEN exhibition

The KELTEN exhibition, which opened last year, can still be seen in the large main hall of the museum and provides further insights into the world of the Celts thanks to numerous new original finds. The exhibition has been adapted in some places and supplemented with objects that have not yet been shown. There are also special stations for children that focus on childhood in the Celtic tribes. A puzzle booklet guides visitors through the exhibition. A special and comprehensive exhibition experience is on offer for Celtic fans of all ages.

A visit to both exhibitions is included in the admission price.

The book "Celtic fairy tales for young and old" by Marion Wiesler has been published as part of the exhibition. It is available in the museum shop for € 9.99.