Augustiner Friends lead: Poison Chalice, Monstrous Creatures, Plague Pimple at Augustiner Museum Freiburg
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Join the Augustiner Friends in search of saints, symbols, and powerful stories
The tour Augustiner Friends lead: Poison Chalice, Monstrous Creatures, Plague Pimple brings unusual imagery and exciting interpretations to the Augustiner Museum on July 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Annegret Rieckmann from the Augustiner Museum Friends presents selected depictions of male saints such as James and Anthony. Participation costs 12 Euros, reduced 8 Euros; entry is free for under 27s and for members of the Friends group, holders of a Freiburg Pass, Family Card, or Museum Pass-Museums. The meeting point is in the cloister. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34535852/Augustinerfreunde%2Bfuehren%2BGiftkelch%2BScheusale%2BPestbeule.html?nodeID=34535852&zm.sid=zmhdzmydz4c1&utm_source=openai))
A tour that brings art history to life
Those familiar with the Augustiner Museum know that here architecture, collections, and education meet in a special atmosphere. The tour starts precisely there and opens the view for religious iconography, art historical details, and the stories behind the figures. This creates a compact event experience with depth - ideal for guests who want to combine museum experience with background knowledge. ([visit.freiburg.de](https://visit.freiburg.de/augustinermuseum?utm_source=openai))
The location: Augustiner Museum in the heart of Freiburg
The Augustiner Museum is located at Augustinerplatz in Freiburg im Breisgau. For the visit, the museum points out the Schlossberg parking garage as a suitable parking option; additionally, the building is accessible and features wheelchair-accessible entrances as well as a wheelchair-accessible restroom. This makes the event well accessible for a broad audience. ([museen.freiburg.de](https://museen.freiburg.de/museums/2237202?utm_source=openai))
What visitors can expect
The tour combines art historical context with a vivid narrative style. Selected depictions of male saints are at the center, which have a different effect in the museum atmosphere than on paper: closer, more tangible, and often surprising. This mixture of expertise, audience engagement, and urban culture makes the event attractive for all who want to actively experience Freiburg's museum landscape. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34535852/Augustinerfreunde%2Bfuehren%2BGiftkelch%2BScheusale%2BPestbeule.html?nodeID=34535852&zm.sid=zmhdzmydz4c1&utm_source=openai))
Conclusion
This tour is a great opportunity for everyone who wants not only to look at art history but to really understand it. The Augustiner Museum provides the perfect setting - focused, approachable, and right in the middle of Freiburg. Anyone who appreciates religious art, intelligent communication, and a special museum experience should take part in this Friday afternoon live. ([freiburg.de](https://www.freiburg.de/pb/site/Freiburg/node/343211/zmdetail_34535852/Augustinerfreunde%2Bfuehren%2BGiftkelch%2BScheusale%2BPestbeule.html?nodeID=34535852&zm.sid=zmhdzmydz4c1&utm_source=openai))
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