»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…

Wintertime Opening Hours

From October 26, 2009 until March 31, 2010 our wintertime opening hours are in effect. The museum will be closed on Monday. Tuesday thru Sunday, the opening hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Public guided tours of the permanent exhibitions are offered on Wednesday and Saturday, starting at 2:30 pm and additionally on Sunday and holidays, beginning at 2:00 pm. >>> find more information here ...

»MARCUS CAELIUS – Death in the Varus Battle«

Special exhibition from March 7 until July 11, 2010
»He fell in the War of Varus,« the inscription of Roman officer Marcus Caelius’ memorial stone, found as early as in 1620 near Xanten, tells us. Until today, this memorial stone of an empty grave is the only epigraphical proof of that devastating battle. It is also at the center of an exhibition which approaches the dramatic events of more than two thousand years ago from a new perspective. >>> find more information here ...

Oster–Leuchten »The skies over Kalkriese«

On Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, the skies over Kalkriese will shine. A symphony of lasers, light and fireworks will illuminate the grounds of the antique battlefield at Kalkriese. A comprehensive program for the entire family, the fascination of light and shadow, music and fire art, presented on three stages, and many surprises will set the mood for a special evening. Experience the light in the skies over Kalkriese …
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Hold a Meeting at the Varus Battle’s Site

Meetings, seminars and events at an unusual historical site – these are the options and the ambience offered by Museum und Park Kalkriese. Attractive, versatile and technically well-equipped rooms, a comprehensive accompanying program and a charming landscape turn each event into an exciting experience. 

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Photo of the Year 2009

Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel with a radiant smile and escorted by Romans – this is the photo of the year 2009, at least in the opinion of readers of the German federal government’s website. The picture was taken during the opening of the exhibition »IMPERIUM CONFLICT MYTH. 2,000 Years Varus Battle« on May 15, 2009 at Museum und Park Kalkriese.  >>> Link REGIERUNGOnline

200,000 Visitors in the Year 2009

The two-hundred thousandth visitor of the year 2009 at Varusschlacht im Osnabrücker Land is a lady: On December 9, 2009, Katja Heering from Lüdenscheid visited Kalkriese the second time to attend the special exhibition CONFLICT. She was surprised with flowers and a gift: In 2010, she will be able to visit Museum und Park Kalkriese for free on a daily basis. District administrator Mandred Hugo and museum director Dr. Joseph Rottmann presented the anniversary guest with a museum year pass. 

The symbols will stay

Even 2001 years after the Varus Battle, the journey of the peace symbols continues. Under the title »Dem Frieden gewachsen?!« (»Being up to peace?!«), 194 of the peace symbols with peace-related quotes from 193 member nations of the United Nations as well as the Vatican will send out their peaceful message during the Landesgartenschau (State Garden Show) at Bad Essen. >>> find more information here ...