Bauernmuseum Bamberger Land

About the museum

The Bauernmuseum Bamberger Land is run by the Bamberg district and located in the village center of Frensdorf. Its centerpiece is the Fischerhof, a three-wing farmstead whose residential and stable building reflects the early 19th century but still contains remnants of a predecessor from around 1676. The property also includes outbuildings, a bake oven and a fruit drying house.

In the 1920s the farm was among the wealthiest in Frensdorf, and that period shapes its furnishings: furniture, household goods and stencil painting show how a household of family, servants and animals lived and worked together.

In 2004 the district acquired the neighboring inn with a dance hall, which had stood empty for a long time, and after renovation integrated it into the museum concept. Today the rooms serve as a museum inn and for events. A large museum garden with historical crop plants, special exhibitions and museum education programs complements the visit.

Highlights

• Fischerhof, a three-wing farmstead from around 1810
• Rural living culture of the 1920s with stencil painting
• Museum garden with historical crop plants
• Museum inn serving Franconian cuisine
• Museum education and holiday program for children

Permanent exhibitions

• Fischerhof – Bauernhof um 1925 – The originally furnished three-wing farmstead shows the living, working and daily life of a Franconian farming family and its farmhands in the 1920s.
• Museumsgarten – Large garden with historical crop plants and flower varieties; from May to October there are themed guided tours.

Operated by

Landkreis Bamberg

Admission & discounts

Guided tour for groups: €40 plus admission per person.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities
• Kids’ birthday parties

Museum education activities for children usually take place from March to October; booking through museum education. There is also a holiday program and children's birthday parties.

Getting there & parking

By car via the B 22 (Waizendorf exit), the B 505 (Frensdorf exit) or the A 73 (Hirschaid exit).

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Museum inn (tenant Christian Singer), Mon–Sat 14:00–22:00, hot kitchen 17:00–21:00; reservations at +49 176 41955900 or +49 9502 9256100.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Weddings / ceremonies

Available to rent: the hall (from €100 plus €90 in additional costs), the seminar room with kitchenette (from €50 plus €50 in additional costs) and, in season, the farmhouse parlor for weddings (€70; inquiries through the municipality of Frensdorf).

Plan your visit