1st floor - Room 108
Amulets are humanity's eternal companions in war, love, and disasters. These magical items help us to ward off evil and attract the good.
Throughout all times and in all cultures, people have worn amulets. In the special exhibition 'The Power of Amulets', you can see a selection of amulets that people have worn, carried in their pockets, or given to those we hold dear.
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Strong as a bear and a shield against evil eyes
In our attempts to control fate, humans have worn amulets of various shapes and purposes. Roman priestesses placed phallic amulets under the generals' chariots to protect the horse and driver from evil. In the 19th century, a mother sewed a lucky coin into her young daughter's clothing. And today, some pirates from Nigeria wear amulets that are supposed to make them invulnerable.
"Humans seem to have a deep-seated need to cope with the intangible by reaching for magical forces."
Open today
10:00 - 17:00
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