Original Sites of the City: Reichstag Halls, Kepler House & Archaeological Documents
Reichstag Halls in the Old Town Hall
You will enter the historic halls as part of a guided tour and, at the original location, understand how laws were negotiated. Guides will vividly explain roles, procedures, and debates.
Kepler House
A media and audio guide will lead you through Kepler's world and his discoveries. Additional offers such as experiment and science stations will make scientific principles tangible.
Archaeological Documents
You will discover Roman and medieval layers at original sites: walls, foundations, and burial grounds will make the city's history visible on several time levels. The historic snuff tobacco factory will vividly convey working environments and industrial development through machines and workshops.
World Heritage Visitor Center: The Best Start to the Old Town
For your introduction, the free World Heritage Visitor Center will provide multimedia stations, films, and a city model. You will understand why Regensburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how monument protection interacts with urban everyday life. After this overview, you will be able to plan your route through the old town in a targeted manner.
Discover Art: Art Museum Eastern Bavaria & Municipal Gallery in the Leerer Beutel
Art Museum Eastern Bavaria
You will encounter art from the 19th to the 21st century and be able to use educational offers for families and school classes. Open workshops, holiday programs, and child-friendly audio tours will invite you to create your own works.
Municipal Gallery in the Leerer Beutel
You will experience changing exhibitions from the 20th and 21st centuries and be able to participate actively in painting workshops and dialogical formats. The low-threshold access will make spontaneous visits easier.
Cathedral Treasure, Bridge Tower & Shipping: History Through Objects
Cathedral Treasure
On guided tours, you will get to know liturgical art, textiles, and goldsmith works and understand their function in worship. Image programs and craft techniques will be clearly explained.
Bridge Tower Museum
In the historic rooms, you will explore the planning and significance of the Stone Bridge and enjoy a view over the Danube and old town from above. Models and visualizations will explain construction methods and traffic lines.
Danube Shipping Museum & Natural History Museum Eastern Bavaria
On historic ships, you will experience the history of technology firsthand: engine rooms, control stands, and cabins will illustrate working and living environments on the river. In the Natural History Museum, research tables, "research boxes," and a nature-city game will encourage you to discover biodiversity in the city and region.
Other Learning Venues: St. Emmeram Castle, Special Museums & Walhalla
St. Emmeram Castle with Treasury
You will get to know princely living and collecting culture on guided tours and establish connections to the class society and representation.
Special Museums
You will be able to visit themed houses – for example, on the history of golf or dachshunds – and view everyday and popular culture from surprising perspectives.
Walhalla
On an excursion to the Danube Valley, you will visit the Hall of Fame and be able to discuss questions about remembrance culture, selection criteria, and historical interpretation. Combining this with stations in the city will deepen your learning experience.
Planning, Tickets & Groups
- Booking: You will be able to reserve guided tours and workshops online or by email in advance. For groups, it is advisable to request an appointment early.
- Opening hours: You will be able to retrieve current times and special openings on the official websites.
- Tickets: Combination or group rates may be available; details will be announced on the museum pages.
- Language: Guided tours will be offered in German and other languages depending on the venue.
- Materials: You will be able to download handouts, audio guides, and digital learning packages.
Accessibility, Families & School Classes
- Accessibility: Many venues will provide accessible entrances, seating, and media guides. Clarify individual needs in advance.
- Families: Creative stations, short tours, and open workshops will be designed to be child-friendly.
- Schools: Age-appropriate and curriculum-oriented offers will be bookable; accompanying material will support teaching.
- Supervision & Safety: For group visits, meeting points, cloakrooms, and house rules will be communicated.
FAQ
- How will I book guided tours and workshops for my visit?
- You will be able to select dates and formats on the respective museum websites and reserve online or by email. For groups, it is advisable to inquire early.
- Which offers will be particularly suitable for families?
- You will be able to use short tours, creative hands-on stations, holiday programs, and child-friendly audio tours. Many venues will offer flexible time slots and break areas.
- Will there be digital materials for teaching?
- Yes. You will be able to access explanatory videos, worksheets, source packages, and interactive tasks – especially via the Bavariathek and municipal museum sites – and integrate them into lessons.
- How will I clarify accessibility in advance?
- You will find information on elevators, guidance systems, seating, and media guides on the official sites and can coordinate specific needs in advance by phone or email.
- Will it be worthwhile to start at the World Heritage Visitor Center?
- Yes. You will receive a structured overview there and then be able to plan your route through the old town in a targeted manner.
- Which combinations will be suitable for a day trip?
- For example, you will be able to combine the House of Bavarian History with the Bavariathek or combine an old town tour with Reichstag Halls, Bridge Tower, and Visitor Center. For those interested in nature and technology, the combination of Danube shipping and the Natural History Museum will be suitable.
- How will I find out current opening times and prices?
- You will find this information directly on the linked official websites. Information may change; check again shortly before your visit.
