Lunchtime tours  

The House of European History team offers an engaging and thought-provoking journey through European history. Dive into it over lunchtime and discover our new permanent and temporary exhibitions. Each tour is facilitated by a member of our museum team, offering their personal interpretation of the theme and a fresh perspective on the collection. Rather than exhaustive lectures, these tours highlight selected objects and aim to spark curiosity, reflection and conversation about European History. 

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Every third Tuesday of the month 
12:15 - 13:00 
Free of charge
No registration needed
Language: English
Meet at the Family Kiosk in the Fables Room

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Check the calendar below for 2026 tours: 

20 January – Memories of the Shoah

2026 marks 80 years since the closure of the Nuremberg Trials, where Nazi perpetrators were brought to justice. The month of January also offers a time to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust on Remembrance Day. A week prior to the commemoration, the House of European History invites you to take time in the exhibition to remember the victims and hear the individual stories that must never be forgotten.

17 February – Feelings in History

Feelings play a large part in historical narratives: sometimes for contradicting reasons, sometimes driving individuals or entire societies to take action. This February, come and uncover some of the many emotions behind historical events through the vast collection of the House of European History.

17 March – Women in European History

In March we celebrate International Women’s Rights Day, making it the perfect moment to discover some of the extraordinary women represented in the House of European History. Delve into the collection, encounter the objects linked to their lives, and learn more about their impact on Europe’s past.

21 April – Meet Postcolonial? exhibition team 1/2

Our new temporary exhibition “Postcolonial?” has officially opened its doors! Come and meet the team that helped create and shape the exhibition that explores the long-lasting effects that colonisation and its ending have had in Europe over the last 70 years. 

19 May – A little more EU in your lunch break

EU don't know EU’re bEUtiful! Discover more about the European Union and the people, programmes and events that connect European countries. “Schuman”, “European Elections” and “Erasmus”  this is your chance to learn more about these iconic European stories!

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A House with a history: the museum turns 10!    
Happy Birthday to the House of European History! As the museum turns 10 years old, we welcome you to come and learn more about our building (spoiler: it used to be a children’s dental clinic!) and discover how the museum was created.

16 June – Love is Love

Love makes the world go round and the House of European History holds many lovely objects and stories. Come and encounter them as you fall in love with history and take a closer look at some stories from the LGBTQIA+ community, their struggle to love who they want, their victories and the waves they made in European history. Love wins!

18 August – Europe in motion

Behind every journey lies a story. This month, take a closer look at the movements that transformed Europe: the migrations that reshaped communities, the travels that opened new horizons, and the transport innovations that brought the continent closer together. Let’s uncover the human experiences hidden behind Europe’s roads, routes and roaming.

15 September – Generation to generation

Which generation do you belong to? From Erasmus students setting off on European adventures, to the many age groups who lived, loved, fought and rebuilt this continent, each generation brings its own rhythm to history. Come and uncover how generations shape Europe and how Europe shapes generations.

20 October – A very European playlist

Music in European history carries meaning, memories and moments of gathering. Let’s listen carefully to the sounds and songs throughout the House of European History including ‘’Ode to Joy’’, factory rhythms, Eurodance beats and Eurovision favourites...

17 November – Meet Postcolonial? exhibition team 2/2

“Postcolonial?” is the current temporary exhibition here at the House of European History. It explores the long-lasting effects that colonisation and its ending have had in Europe over the last 70 years. Come and meet the team that shaped this exhibition.

15 December – Preparation for a festive season

Say hello to the festive season! Brush up on stories of European history for the perfect dinner table conversation this holiday period. Looking for inspiration for the perfect gift? Try a trip to the House of European History! Let’s unpack the history of certain objects that were given and maybe even returned.