Light Play Special Exhibition – Historic Museum Schloss Gifhorn
Interactive special exhibition about light for children aged 5+ and adults
About Lichtspiele Schloss Gifhorn
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Light as a Theme – Science and Art
Light is one of the most fascinating phenomena of our perception. It is the prerequisite for sight, the basis of numerous physical laws, and a central design element in visual art. The Lichtspiele special exhibition uses this diversity to bring visitors of all ages into contact with light. Scientific findings and aesthetic experiences are given equal weight.
Eleven Interactive Stations
The heart of the exhibition consists of eleven hands-on stations that illuminate the theme from various perspectives. Visitors experiment with light spectra and color mixing, observe light refraction in prisms, experience optical illusions and reflections, discover shadow art and shadow theater, and see holograms and light installations. Each station is designed so that children aged five and up can explore the phenomena independently or with minimal help from accompanying persons.
Schloss Gifhorn as a Backdrop
The Historic Museum Schloss Gifhorn is located in the 16th-century Renaissance castle, built by Duke Franz of Brunswick-Lüneburg starting in 1525. The historic rooms provide an extraordinary backdrop for the exhibition. The contrast between the centuries-old walls and the state-of-the-art light installations creates a special atmosphere that enhances the experience.
Accompanying Program
During the exhibition period, the museum offers a diverse accompanying program: workshops for school classes and families, lectures on scientific and art historical aspects of light, guided tours, occasional theme evenings, and special events. The exhibition is particularly recommended for school and group visits.
Lichtspiele Schloss Gifhorn — edition 2026
The exhibition is specifically designed for a multi-generational audience. Children playfully learn basic optical phenomena, while adults discover scientific and art historical backgrounds. The hands-on stations allow for independent, experimentation-oriented experiences.
School and family groups particularly benefit from the exhibition. The museum offers bookable workshops and guided tours where the content can be explored in greater depth with pedagogical support. Special family activities are included in the program during school holidays.
Programme Lichtspiele Schloss Gifhorn 2026
Exhibition Period: April 28 – August 23, 2026
- 11 interactive hands-on stations on the theme of light
- Topics: Reflection, refraction, color spectrum, shadow casting, holography, light art
- Suitable for children aged 5+ and adults
- 16th-century Renaissance castle as a backdrop
Accompanying Program
- Bookable workshops for school classes and families
- Lectures on scientific and art historical aspects
- Guided tours at fixed times
- Special events and theme evenings
- Family program during school holidays
Highlights Lichtspiele Schloss Gifhorn 2026
- 11 hands-on stations for children and adults
- Light as a physical and aesthetic phenomenon
- 16th-century Renaissance castle as a backdrop
- Workshops for school classes and families
- Four months of exhibition duration
Prices Lichtspiele Schloss Gifhorn 2026
Practical information — Lichtspiele Schloss Gifhorn
Venue
Historisches Museum Schloss Gifhorn, Schlossplatz 1, 38518 Gifhorn.
Getting There
By train to Gifhorn station, a few minutes' walk. By car via the B4 or B188; parking in the multi-storey car parks in the town center or at Schlossplatz.
Dates 2026
April 28 – August 23, 2026.
Admission
Admission at the museum rate. Concessions for children, students, and families. Current prices at museen-gifhorn.de.
Organizer
Historisches Museum Schloss Gifhorn. Current information and accompanying program at museen-gifhorn.de/termine.
Families and School Classes
Exhibition recommended for ages 5+. Workshops for school classes and families can be booked upon request.
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