When does the Egypt Special Tour take place?

The tour takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 14:30 to 15:30.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is the Roemer and Pelizaeus Museum Hildesheim at Am Steine 1-2, 31134 Hildesheim.

How much does participation cost?

The admission for adults is 10 euros including museum entry and tour fee.

What theme does the tour address?

The focus is on whether and how Egyptian objects can be understood as art.

Who guides through the exhibition?

The tour is conducted by Dr. Christian Bayer.

How long does the event last?

The Egypt Special Tour lasts about one hour.

Egypt Special Hildesheim Tour 2026

Name: "Egypt Special" Tour: Is it Art? Egyptian Objects in the Museum
Start: 2026-10-18T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T15:30:00+02:00
Location: Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim

See Egyptian Objects Anew: A Tour between Art History and Archaeology

What makes an object art? This exciting "Egypt Special" tour at the Roemer and Pelizaeus Museum Hildesheim focuses on selected works from the new permanent Egypt exhibition on October 18, 2026. The central question is whether the modern concept of art can even be applied to objects from Ancient Egypt.

A Journey of Discovery through the New Permanent Egypt Exhibition

This hour-long city and museum tour leads directly into the world-renowned Egyptian collection of the RPM. Together with Dr. Christian Bayer, participants examine selected Egyptian objects from a new perspective and discover how design, function, religious significance, and social context are interconnected.

Where Archaeology Meets Art History

Many art historians consider art to be a modern invention. The term is also critically examined in Egyptology, as the people of Ancient Egypt did not categorize their works according to today's notions of art, aesthetics, and museums. Therefore, the tour opens up views of historical contexts and demonstrates why sculptures, reliefs, and other objects tell far more than their external form.

Expert Knowledge, Cultural Heritage, and Sensory Museum Experiences

Amidst stone, color, and finely crafted details, local and international history becomes tangible. The Egyptian objects refer to religious beliefs, social order, and the relationship of people to power, everyday life, and the afterlife. Thus, the museum visit becomes a cultural enrichment and a unique discovery experience for all who wish to understand historical artifacts in greater depth.

A Tour for Curious Museum Visitors

The event is aimed at adults and all culture-interested visitors who wish to deepen their understanding of Egyptian art, archaeology, and museum presentation. The tour combines accessible communication with scientific contextualization and focuses on the artworks of the new permanent Egypt exhibition.

Conclusion: Experience Egyptian History with New Eyes

This Egypt Special tour promises an intense encounter with extraordinary museum objects and fundamental questions of art history. Those wishing to discover the cultural heritage of Ancient Egypt and critically question familiar terms will experience an inspiring city tour through millennia of history at RPM Hildesheim. Secure your spot and experience Egyptian objects from a surprisingly new perspective.