Bamberger Krippenmuseum

About the museum

The Bamberger Krippenmuseum is a private museum that the collector Erk Baumann opened in November 2001 on Obere Sandstraße, just a few steps from the Schlenkerla at the foot of the Domberg. It is based on his extensive collection of nativity scenes, which is counted among the largest private holdings of its kind in Europe and includes pieces from more than 70 countries.

On around 300 square meters, the museum shows a selection that varies greatly in origin, date and material: from 18th-century nativity scenes to contemporary works. The display is complemented by further objects related to Christmas. The operators place importance on continually adding new, special pieces to the exhibition and see the museum as a contribution to keeping alive the more than 400-year-old custom of building nativity scenes.

The museum is one of the stations of the Bamberger Krippenstadt, which presents numerous nativity scenes in churches, museums and public places every year during Advent. It is therefore regularly open mainly from the end of November until Epiphany; in the remaining months, visits and tours are possible by arrangement. In the ticket area, a small shop invites browsing for new and old nativity scenes as well as antiques.

Highlights

• Historic nativity scenes from the 18th to 21st centuries
• Nativity scenes from more than 70 countries
• One of the largest private nativity scene collections in Europe
• Station of the Bamberger Krippenstadt during Advent
• Small shop with new and historic nativity scenes

Permanent exhibition

• Krippen aus aller Welt – A cross-section of the collection with nativity scenes from four centuries and many countries, complemented by objects related to the Christmas season.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Erk Baumann (privat)

Admission & discounts

Single admission €6.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is not barrier-free; according to its own statements, the team helps visitors with walkers or wheelchairs during their visit.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

On Obere Sandstraße, about 150 m from the Schlenkerla in the direction of the Elisabethkirche.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Small shop “Zeuch un War” in the ticket area with new and historic nativity scenes as well as antiques.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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