Who were the Merovingians?

Kinderhände halten eine Tonscheibe, welche mit bunten Perlen und Glassteinen verziert ist
This event is available in
German
The short guided tour of the archaeology exhibition for children and families provides a clear explanation of who the Merovingians actually were and what we know about the culture of the people at that time.
The Merovingians were an important Frankish royal dynasty that shaped large parts of Western Europe from the 5th to the 8th century. It is mainly grave finds that give us exciting insights into the everyday life, craftsmanship and burial customs of this period. The many elaborately crafted brooches and pieces of jewelry are particularly striking. They tell us something about the social status of the deceased person and about the preferences and "fashion trends" of the time.
After the tour, young and old participants can make their own disc brooches from air-drying clay and colorful gemstones - inspired by the original finds from the Merovingian period, but entirely to their own taste.
From 6 years, duration approx. 60 minutes, free of charge for children, adults pay museum admission (4 euros or 2 euros reduced), no registration required.
Adresse
Herrenstraße 11
76437
Rastatt
+49 7222 972 84 00
Tarif
Paid entry
4
Rate for holders of the Museums-PASS-Musées only.
Dates
On 06 September 2026
Sunday: 15:00-16:00
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