A small group will be guided through the new permanent exhibition and given an overview of Heinrich Schliemann's multifaceted life. Over coffee and cake in the museum bistro, there is time for discussions and open questions.
A true myth surrounds Heinrich Schliemann: as a merchant, multimillionaire and cosmopolitan, he became the excavator of the ancient city of Troy and the royal tombs in Mycenae and remains associated with them to this day. Heinrich Schliemann achieved great popularity during his lifetime. But who was the man behind the myth? This question is answered in the ten themed rooms of the museum's exhibition. His adventurous life began in Mecklenburg and ended as a great visionary on the trail of archaeology. Highlights of the permanent exhibition are the almost 100 original finds from all of Troy's excavation layers and the excellent replicas of Schliemann's gold finds. Particularly noteworthy here are the large diadem from the "Treasure of Priam" from Troy and the so-called Mask of Agamemnon from the shaft tombs in Mycenae.
Changing special exhibitions are presented on the upper floor of the museum. These are not limited to topics relating to Heinrich Schliemann himself, but also provide an insight into other interesting areas.
A museum trail, knowledge stations and Schliemann's former children's room on the top floor allow children to experience the exhibition. In the outdoor area, the archaeological playground, the large wooden bireme and the magnificent 6-metre high and 10-metre long replica of the "Trojan Horse" arouse great interest and can be explored extensively by the little ones.
The picturesque museum park, with its extensive footpath that leads past the legendary "Silver Bowl", offers quiet places to relax. The former barn is now used for events and houses the small museum bistro.
