Experience Tour 'Under the Hood': Understanding Augsburg's Clothing around 1500

Under the Hood – Experience Augsburg's Renaissance up close

This special experience tour at the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum opens a window into the world of fashion around 1500 on June 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Hoods, hats, and fabrics tell of rank, profession, and self-perception. Touching, feeling, and understanding is explicitly encouraged – a sensual discovery experience for everyone, including people with visual impairments.

Clothes Make the People: Rules, Colors, Fabrics

Learn how head coverings and garments made social order visible in the 16th century. Your guide connects local history, trade routes, and textile knowledge into a compact city tour in the museum – cultural enrichment guaranteed.

Architecture and Atmosphere in the Renaissance Building

The tour takes place in an original Renaissance house. Vaults, arcades, and exhibition rooms create an authentic atmosphere: history to touch – with audio stations, scent samples, and interactive presentations.

Interactive, Inclusive, Enlightening

The exhibition focuses on multimedia presentation: from the map table in the ship room to the Golden Writing Room. Multi-sensory stations enable a barrier-free experience and make the economic networks of the Fugger and Welser tangible.

Practical Information at a Glance

The meeting point is the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum, Äußeres Pfaffengäßchen 23, 86152 Augsburg. Parking is available at the nearby Kolping parking garage (Jesuitengasse 10). The building is designed to be barrier-free; assistance and tactile elements support the visit.

Conclusion: A dense, one-hour museum tour that connects fashion history, city history, and sensory impressions. Ideal for culture travelers, families, and the curious who want to see Augsburg's Renaissance with new eyes. Secure your spot now and discover!

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• Fugger and Welser Experience Museum – Event 'Under the Hood'
• Regio Augsburg Tourism – Tours 2026 (Calendar, Prices, Duration)
• Fugger and Welser Experience Museum – Official Website (Address, Accessibility)
• Fugger and Welser Experience Museum – Contact & Opening Hours
• museum.de – Fugger and Welser Experience Museum (Admission Information)
• Parking information via museum website/area – Kolping parking garage Jesuitengasse 10