Excavation manager Dr. Jörg Ansorge provides insights into the archaeological investigations at the former Dominican monastery of St. Katharinen
September 14 | Admission: 4:30 p.m. | Start: 5 p.m. | Choir of the Katharinenhalle
Since 1951, the MEERESMUSEUM has been housed in the former Dominican monastery of St. Katharinen - a historic site with an eventful past. On Open Monument Day, we invite you to take a special look at the history of the listed building.
Excavation manager Dr. Jörg Ansorge will provide insights into the archaeological investigations between 2020 and 2023 and trace the development of the monastery building founded by Dominican monks in 1251 - from the medieval princely court to today's MEERESMUSEUM. Exciting finds unearthed during the recent renovation work will be presented, including skeletons with unusual burial features, fieldstone foundations of a predecessor church and other surprising archaeological discoveries.
Admission is free - donations are requested.
