»Quintili Vare, legiones redde!«

»Quintilius Varus, give me back my legions!«, Emperor Augustus apparently said after receiving the message about his governor’s defeat in Germania (Sueton, Vita Divi Augusti 23). – They were never given back. More about this on the ancient battlefield of Kalkriese…

Soil Treasures – Stories from the Underground 

Our special exhibition »Treasures of the Soil – Stories from the Underground« takes you on a field trip into the earth. From May 25, 2012 until November 18, 2012, this big join-in event for the entire family will introduce visitors to the fascinating world beneath our feet.
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UNDERCOVER ― Soil, an Entire Cosmos beneath Our Feet

Sander, Lower Saxony’s minister for the environment, opened the new theme walk at the museum park. Without soil, Kalkriese probably wouldn’t exist. Now the ground grants us an in-depth look into it. The new round tour about the topic »soil« adds another attraction to Museum und Park Kalkriese’s information and adventure program.

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Summer Opening Hours

Summer opening hours apply from April 1st 2012 until October 31st 2012 h: the museum is open dayly 10.00am to 6pm. Public guided tours are on offer dayly at 2.30pm, Sundays and public holidays at 11.00am and 2.30pm.

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Holding Conferences or Seminars at Kalkriese

Be it for conferences, seminars, other events or diverse supporting programs – Museum und Park Kalkriese offers you the perfect location as well as a great ambience. 

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