At the Table with the Romans in SchichtWerk: History to Bite Into in Gilching
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Roman Table Culture as a Sensory Art Experience in Gilching
At SchichtWerk – Time Travels in the Wersonhaus, the special exhibition At the Table with the Romans – History to Bite Into opens an unusually vivid view of daily life in antiquity. The exhibition combines archaeology, museum education, and illustrative mediation into an aesthetic experience that not only imparts knowledge but also makes the past physically tangible. The exhibition runs from 10.05.2026 to 15.09.2026; the thematic framework of the house is the Roman-Bavarian history of Gilching. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/schichtwerk-zeitreisen-im-wersonhaus))
Everyday Life, Table Culture, and Archaeological Curiosity
The title draws attention to a topic that is often underestimated in art and cultural history: food as a cultural practice. How did Romans set their table, what vessels did they use, and how do foods, spices, and preparation techniques reflect social order, luxury, and identity? Around the SchichtWerk, this question is told from the perspective of archaeology; the house generally works with interactive stations, drawer systems, and sensory communication through seeing, hearing, and touching. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/schichtwerk-zeitreisen-im-wersonhaus))
A Museum that Unveils History Layer by Layer
SchichtWerk focuses on the transition from late Roman to Bavarian settlement and presents finds from the early imperial period to late Roman times. This concept gives the exhibition a clear scientific basis: visitors encounter not just objects, but a curated narrative about structures, life worlds, and cultural transitions in the Bavarian pre-Alps. The State Office for Museums in Bavaria explicitly describes the house as a place where history is experienced with all the senses. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/schichtwerk-zeitreisen-im-wersonhaus))
Didactics, Tours, and Lively Mediation
The exhibition integrates into a house that offers tours, programs for school classes, families, and children, as well as free visits. For the art experience in a broader sense, this is crucial: mediation here is not seen as an addition, but as part of the exhibition experience. This creates a gateway for culturally historically interested visitors that connects knowledge and emotion. According to directories, the museum is not barrier-free; parking is available at the house, and public transportation via S-Bahn and bus is well described. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/schichtwerk-zeitreisen-im-wersonhaus))
Conclusion: Those who want to discover Roman everyday culture not dryly but with all senses will find here an exhibition with clever curation, regional depth, and high educational value. A visit to Gilching is worthwhile for families, history enthusiasts, and all who want to experience archaeology as a lively art experience. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/schichtwerk-zeitreisen-im-wersonhaus))
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