Join a festive tour through the Glyptothek's ancient collections, exploring how people throughout history have celebrated important moments through festivals and rituals. Discover the celebration traditions of different ancient cultures and learn about the fascinating stories behind some of history's most remarkable festive gatherings.
Highlights include tales of Babylon's New Year festival, Rome's 'inverted day', and Athens' renowned theatre festival, as well as accounts of celebrations with mythological origins.
Practical information
- Location: Glyptothek
- Free tour (museum entrance fee applies)
- Tickets collected at the ticket office on the day — advance booking not available
- Maximum five people per group without pre-booking
- Larger groups can book a private tour
