Wednesday Afternoon Talk: Animals, Puzzles and Roman Traces
Wednesday Afternoon Talk: The imperial banquet
A theatrical tour followed by a discussion about the interplay between research and theatre.
 "Mittwoch-Matinée «Das kaiserliche Bankett» – ein szenischer Rundgang mit anschliessender Diskussion")
Accompany the innkeeper Visurix on her exciting journey to organise a banquet for the imperial delegation in the year 39 AD. In the centre of Augusta Raurica, she faces a huge challenge: exquisite food, festive decorations and the perfect entertainment are needed to impress Rome. But how do you organise the perfect dinner in ancient times?
In this new scenic tour, history becomes gripping fiction before science comes into play in the second part of the matinee. Find out more about the fascinating transformation of science into entertainment in an insightful discussion between the artist and the curator.
Information
Offer for
Age
From 16 years
Group size
Max. 20 people
Possible languages
DE
Next dates
No dates available at the moment – 2026 schedule to follow.
Organisation
Meeting point
Museum entrance
Accompanying persons
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Booking
Via shop.augustaraurica.ch
Costs
Price
CHF 10.-/5.- (incl. museum admission; museum passes are not valid)
Payment
Via shop.augustaraurica.ch or at the museum ticket office
Contact
Tel. +41 (0)61 552 22 22 or mail@augusta-raurica.ch
Please note / Hints
Inklusion
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Visual impairment
During the tour, visitors can touch and try out authentic replicas of everyday Roman objects.
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Hearing impairment
Unfortunately, there are currently no assistive technologies available for this offer.
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Impaired mobility
All rooms have a solid floor and are accessible via a mobile ramp without any obstacles.
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Impairment due to age
Folding chairs can be borrowed free of charge at the museum.
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Learning disability
During the tour, authentic replicas of everyday Roman objects can be touched and tried out.
Participants may leave the tour at any time and return to the tour at a later point.
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