Guided visit
The feudal system, the rise of towns and the bourgeoisie, the class-based society, the role of the clergy and guilds—these are without a doubt core concepts in your lessons. But what was life really like for the average (and not-so-average) person during the early, high, and late Middle Ages? How did they furnish their homes, what did they spend money on, what occupied their minds? Studying medieval texts is one thing, but objects tell their own version of this historical era: a sturdy wooden chest for storing precious clothing, a silver reliquary adorned with gemstones, massive stone...
The feudal system, the rise of towns and the bourgeoisie, the class-based society, the role of the clergy and guilds—these are without a doubt core concepts in your lessons. But what was life really like for the average (and not-so-average) person during the early, high, and late Middle Ages? How did they furnish their homes, what did they spend money on, what occupied their minds? Studying medieval texts is one thing, but objects tell their own version of this historical era: a sturdy wooden chest for storing precious clothing, a silver reliquary adorned with gemstones, massive stone baptismal fonts encircled by dragons, and impressive tapestries depicting the life of Jesus. These objects speak of trade routes and craftsmanship, daily life, fashion, and change during this 1000-year period. Looking, reasoning, exploring, and being slightly overwhelmed by the beauty of museum pieces—these are the ingredients of a successful museum visit!
focus on the Merovingians. The Merovingians lived about 1500 years ago in the region we now call Belgium and its surroundings. A glass drinking horn, a cloak pin inlaid with deep red stones, swords, tweezers, and much more. Discover how these people lived, what they created, and what they valued, through the objects archaeologists have unearthed and studied. Please mention this preference on the request form
