Projects of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar are funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Free State of Thuringia, represented by the State Chancellery of Thuringia, Department of Culture and the Arts.
Majestic palaces, blooming gardens, testimonies from the time of the principalities - Thuringia's palace landscape attracts countless guests every year. With the Thuringian Palace Days at Whitsun and the Children's Palace Days in September, the palaces and gardens of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar are transformed into special event venues. Under the umbrella of the "Treasury of Thuringia," the palaces throughout Thuringia present their treasures.
"Tracked down! Princely Hunting Pleasure and Courtly Pleasure".
On the Whitsun weekend (May 26-29, 2023), we invite you to our stately buildings and courtly parks.
The motto of the Thuringian Palace Days 2023 is dedicated to courtly pastimes. In addition to the business of governing, the princes had to find some compensation from time to time. Hunting was one of the many pleasures to which they devoted themselves with pleasure. For this purpose, special hunting castles and hunting grounds were built, where hunting festivals were held in addition to the actual hunting. The Castle Days become a real festival with concerts, special exhibitions, thematic guided tours and entertaining events.
On the occasion of the International Children's Day on September 20, 2023, the Castle Children's Day will take place under the motto "Fairy dust and sparklers, flickering bows, cookies and jokes".
On a journey back in time to past centuries, children can experience some things that are not otherwise available in normal museum operations. Guided tours for children explore the palaces, and a costume workshop or handicrafts activities are designed to stimulate creativity.
The Klassik Stiftung Weimar offers a special children's program on this day.
On a tour of the Goethe Residence, Goethe’s son August tells you fascinating stories about his famous father and his life at Frauenplan. In the exhibition “Flood of Life – Storm of Deeds”, you can discover what Goethe worked on during various periods of his life.
Together with the two children Carl and Amelie, discover the exciting history of the historic building of the Duchess Anna Amalia Library with its famous rococo hall. When visiting the Cranach exhibition, you can be accompanied by Katharina, a girl from our time, and Lucas, the son of Lucas Cranach the Elder.
The special thing about the media guide is: You can download it as an app onto your smartphone (of your parents) before your visit. It not only contains the tours through the museums, but also a lot of interesting facts to discover.
Schiller’s daughter Caroline takes you on a tour of her home. She shows you what they used to cook and eat, and where she and her siblings played. She also reveals how young Friedrich Schiller became a famous writer. The children’s audio guide is also available online.
Join us on a tour of the brand-new Bauhaus Museum and the Museum Neues Weimar. On the tour you will discover what people used to think was “modern” long ago and what you might recognise today.
The great thing about the media guide is that you (or your parents) can download it onto your smartphone before your visit. Not only does the app include tours of the museums, but also lots of interesting facts.
Projects of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar are funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Free State of Thuringia, represented by the State Chancellery of Thuringia, Department of Culture and the Arts.