When does the White Dinner take place?

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2 to 5 PM; first a tour, then the communal conclusion at the white table in the courtyard.

What is included in the price?

The fee of 15 euros includes museum admission, an expert-led tour through the special exhibition, and a small refreshment during the White Dinner.

Is registration required?

Yes, participation is only possible with prior registration; contact via phone 08131 5675-13 or by email at verwaltung@dachauer-galerien-museen.de.

Are there any accessibility notes?

According to official information, the District Museum is only partially accessible; exhibition areas and the courtyard are not fully barrier-free accessible. Please contact in advance if needed.

Is photography allowed?

Information to follow; please inquire on-site at the cash desk, as photography rules may vary depending on the exhibition and loans.

Is there a dress code?

Dressing in white is welcome but not mandatory; the focus is on a calm, communal enjoyment experience.

Museum and Enjoyment: White Dinner - District Museum Dachau 2026

Name: Museum and… Enjoyment – a White Dinner
Start: 2026-07-18T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-18T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Bezirksmuseum Dachau

Set in white, finely curated: A White Dinner at the District Museum Dachau

A guided tour through the current sensory special exhibition culminates in a communal White Dinner: On July 18, 2026, an art experience unfolds in the courtyard of the District Museum Dachau, blending artwork contemplation, cultural education, and culinary delights. Under the guidance of museum educator Kira Fritsch, the exhibition atmosphere becomes a lively resonance space for smelling, tasting, hearing, seeing, and touching – afterwards, a table set in white and small treats invite for a conclusion.

Sensory Artwork Contemplation: Seeing, Smelling, Hearing, Tasting, Touching

At the beginning, a focused tour sharpens perception: Color chords of the painting, tactile qualities of materials, spatial effects, and light management of the presentation are explained precisely. The audience experiences how curation guides the aesthetic experience and how exhibition architecture choreographs sight lines, pauses, and dialogues between exhibits.

Art Historical Context and Curation

The District Museum Dachau anchors its programs in the cultural history of the region while simultaneously opening the view to contemporary topics. The presentation relies on clear narratives, exemplary objects, and relevant questions – an approach that respects the immediacy of artwork contemplation while inviting debate about sensory and perception cultures.

White as Atmosphere: Ritual and Community

Afterwards, the courtyard transforms into a stage for a White Dinner. White serves as an aesthetic leitmotif: the color of concentration, bearer of light, projection surface for nuances. In this reduced atmosphere, community is formed – a calm, cultivated framework where impressions resonate and discussions about forms, motifs, and meanings deepen.

Enjoyment with Method: Small Delicacies, Big Impact

The culinary component is not an accessory but part of the multisensory dramaturgy. Fine appetizers set accents, rhythm the afternoon, and reflect the theme of the exhibition: attention to details, conscious sequence, finely dosed contrast – a coherent counterpoint to the curatorial setting.

Conclusion

Those who want to experience art not just visually but with all senses will find the ideal format here: focused tour, suitable atmosphere, cultural-historical depth, and a communal conclusion at the white table. An inspiring afternoon that sharpens perception and transforms the museum visit into a lasting aesthetic experience.