Erlebnis Steinzeit
Exhibition in the Buchbrunn town hall with finds from the largest linear pottery settlement in northern Bavaria, a film and a reconstructed longhouse.
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About the museum
In 2001 and 2002, the largest linear pottery (Linearbandkeramik) settlement in northern Bavaria was excavated on the edge of the village of Buchbrunn. It documents habitation between 5200 and 4900 BC, in the early Neolithic period.
Some of the finds are now on display in a permanent exhibition in the town hall. Panels next to the display cases and a short film about life in the Stone Age explain the objects; at the excavation site, a memorial plaque commemorates the settlement. The exhibition is run by the association Geschichte in Buchbrunn e.V.
On the grounds of the Verbandsschule stands a true-to-scale replica of a linear pottery longhouse with an activity area. Since spring 2008 the association has offered education programs there, mainly for children aged 8 to 12: they make leather pouches or shell jewelry, drill with wooden drills, grind grain, bake bread dough on sticks, or put on Stone Age face paint. Every three years a Stone Age Day takes place at the longhouse for everyone interested.
Highlights
- Finds from the largest linear pottery settlement in northern Bavaria
- Short film about life in the Stone Age
- Replica longhouse at the Verbandsschule
- Hands-on workshops for children
Permanent exhibition
- Erlebnis Steinzeit – Funde der linearbandkeramischen Siedlung – Finds from the 2001/2002 excavation with explanatory panels and a short film; outside stands a replica of a linear pottery longhouse.
- Operated by
- Geschichte in Buchbrunn e.V.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free. Education program for groups of up to 30 people: flat fee of €50 per group; materials are charged separately.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The Stone Age to touch: workshops at the replica longhouse are aimed mainly at children aged 8 to 12.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Individual guided tours by phone (+49 9321 5005). The group program with guided tour, film and workshops at the longhouse lasts about four hours (usually 08:30 to 12:30) and can be booked online. |
