"The Gods Must Be Crazy": Myths and Images in Kellmünz

Reading Myths, Interpreting Images: A Guided Tour on International Museum Day in Kellmünz

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, an unusual perspective on ancient mythology opens up at the Archaeological Park Kellmünz. The themed tour "The Gods Must Be Crazy" questions the language of images and how ancient depictions of gods, heroines, and heroes can still be read today. The event is announced as a guided tour with district archaeologist Daniela Deplano and takes place as part of International Museum Day. Admission is free. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/archaeologischer-park-mit-museumsturm?utm_source=openai))

When Images Tell What Texts Conceal

Ancient imagery follows its own rules. Reliefs, statues, and painted scenes do not merely serve to illustrate well-known myths, but develop an independent visual language. This is where the tour comes in: it makes visible how meaning, symbolism, and cultural memory intertwine in ancient art. Those who engage in this reading of images not only discover art history but also a vibrant access to mythology. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/archaeologischer-park-mit-museumsturm?utm_source=openai))

Archaeological Park Kellmünz as an Impressive Setting

The Archaeological Park Kellmünz with Museum Tower is located at Rechbergring 6 in 89293 Kellmünz. The site is accessible year-round until dusk, however, the Museum Tower is not barrier-free. For people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users, the park area is only partially accessible; barrier-free sanitary facilities are reportedly not available according to the official tourism site. The location combines archaeological authenticity with an atmosphere that sharpens the view of Roman history and research findings. ([landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de](https://www.landkreis.neu-ulm-tourismus.de/poi/archaeologischer-park-kellmuenz?utm_source=openai))

An International Museum Day with Cultural Historical Depth

The event is scheduled as a compact tour from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Thus, the afternoon is suitable for everyone interested in art, antiquity, myth, and cultural interpretation. The event combines scientific mediation with a vivid, accessible narrative style. It is precisely this mix that makes it appealing: visitors do not experience a dry lecture scheme but a literarily and archaeologically founded deciphering of images. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/archaeologischer-park-mit-museumsturm?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: An Afternoon for Curious Minds and Cultural Historical Explorers

Those who want to not just hear myths but understand them will find a clever, inspiring approach to antiquity in Kellmünz. The tour offers a precise yet sensual view of the language of images and the power of cultural transmission. A visit is worthwhile for anyone wishing to experience literature, art, and archaeology in interplay. ([museen-in-bayern.de](https://museen-in-bayern.de/museen/detailseite-museum/archaeologischer-park-mit-museumsturm?utm_source=openai))

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Sources:

• District Neu-Ulm Tourism – Archaeological Park Kellmünz
• District Neu-Ulm Tourism – Event Entry
• Bavarian Swabia – Event Calendar
• Museums in Bavaria – Archaeological Park with Museum Tower