When does the Family Day All History! take place?

The Family Day takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is the Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim at Am Steine 1-2, 31134 Hildesheim.

What is the entrance fee?

Adults pay 5 euros. Entry is free for children and youth up to and including 17 years.

What program points are there?

The program includes a book rally through the exhibitions, short readings, creative stations, a herb workshop, a writing workshop, a historical photo point, and a reading corner.

What age is the Family Day suitable for?

The book rally is especially aimed at children of primary school age and uses non-fiction picture books for children aged six and older. Families with younger and older children are also welcome.

Are there readings during the Family Day?

Yes. Short readings will take place at 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, and 1:15 PM. The books Stop the Thief!, Merit in Ancient Egypt, and Julia in Ancient Rome will be presented.

All History! Hildesheim 2026

Name: All History! Family Day at RPM in cooperation with Gerstenberg Verlag
Start: 2026-09-26T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim

All History! A literary journey through time

When books open doors to past worlds, the Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum Hildesheim transforms into a lively reading space for the whole family on September 26, 2026. During the family day All History!, the RPM and Gerstenberg Verlag combine historical exhibitions with non-fiction picture books, readings, and creative participative stations.

With books through the Middle Ages, Rome, and Egypt

At the center is a book rally that leads families through the museum's exhibitions from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Ten illustrated non-fiction books for children aged six and older accompany the discovery tour, making history tangible through images, questions, and stories.

The route leads to the exhibition It's Served, providing insights into the Middle Ages, ancient Rome, and historical trade and food cultures. Another reading-discovery journey takes place in the Egypt permanent exhibition, where the non-fiction picture book Merit in Ancient Egypt offers new perspectives on the past.

Readings, language art, and short adventures

Short readings at 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, and 1:15 PM bring the books Stop the Thief!, Merit in Ancient Egypt, and Julia in Ancient Rome into the intimate atmosphere of the museum lounge. Voice, image, and narrative mediation combine into a literary experience that presents knowledge not dryly, but as an adventure.

Creative stations for curious explorers

The family day focuses on active experience: At a herb workshop, a fragrant herb book is created, and in the writing workshop, bookmarks with hieroglyphs or medieval script are produced. For a small donation, these can be made on real papyrus or parchment. A historical market stall, coloring pages, and a Pharaoh crown add to the varied program.

In a reading corner, the books from the rally invite you to browse. Additionally, a raffle will take place at the Gerstenberg Verlag book stand. Thus, literary quality, museum education, and children's imagination come together.

A literary experience for the whole family

Visitors can expect a reading atmosphere where history comes alive through language, images, and sensory learning stations. The author encounter with historical topics takes place not only in books but amid the RPM exhibitions.

The family day All History! invites you to read together, ask questions, and explore cultural heritage with your own hands. Anyone wishing to connect literary mediation, non-fiction picture books, and museum experiences will enjoy an inspiring afternoon for young and old explorers in Hildesheim.