Bayerisches Bäckereimuseum

About the museum

The Bayerisches Bäckereimuseum is the second of the three specialist museums in the Kulmbach Mönchshof, a former farm estate of Langheim Abbey, where the Mönchshof brewery later operated. After the Brewery Museum of 1994, it opened in September 2008 on about 1,000 square meters; the opening was performed by the then Bavarian minister-president.

The exhibition deals with bread as a staple food and cultural asset. It follows the path from growing grain through milling to baking and shows how the baker's trade developed socially and economically. The religious meanings of bread as well as times of hunger and scarcity are also addressed.

Among the large objects are a small bakehouse from the 17th century, a grain mill spanning three floors and a bakery from the 1930s. Further areas are devoted to selling – from the corner grocery store to the bread delivery wagon – and to bread culture from ancient Egypt to today. The operator is the association Museen im Kulmbacher Mönchshof; the museum education center on site offers baking courses and programs for children.

Highlights

• Small bakehouse from the 17th century
• Three-story historic grain mill
• Bakery from the 1930s
• Bread culture from ancient Egypt to today
• Bread-baking courses at the museum education center

Permanent exhibitions

• Vom Korn zum Brot – Grain cultivation, mills and flours through to the historic bakery – with a large grain mill spanning three floors.
• Brotkultur im Wandel der Zeit – Bread as a staple food and symbol from ancient Egypt through the Middle Ages to today's variety and scarcity.

Founded

2008

Operated by

Museen im Kulmbacher Mönchshof e.V.

Director

Dr. Matthias Gebauer (Geschäftsführung Museen)

Admission & discounts

Admission includes a sip of museum beer (non-alcoholic on request) and a piece of spice bread. With the Bavarian Ehrenamtskarte, Ochsenkopfkarte or Bad Alexandersbad guest card, €1 discount; further discounts e.g. with the Agilis ticket and Schlemmerpass. Prices valid from January 1, 2026.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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

Accessible parking spaces on the grounds.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Age-appropriate themed tours for children aged 4 to 10 and 10 to 17, family holiday special during the Bavarian school holidays. Children's birthday party "Die kleinen Bäckermeister" (ages 5–10, about 3 hours) with their own baking and hands-on stations in the children's area of the MUPÄZ. Baby changing room available, playground in the neighboring beer garden.

Getting there & parking

By car, follow the signs for "Klinikum"; in the city the Mönchshof is signposted. GPS address: Hofer Straße 20, 95326 Kulmbach.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Museum café with specialty coffees, soft drinks and museum beer; about 30 m away is the Mönchshof Bräuhaus with a large beer garden (closed Mondays and Wednesdays). Museum shop at the ticket desk, where museum beer is also available to take away.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Rooms in the museum education center (MUPÄZ) with a lecture hall, school kitchen and library can be requested for events and corporate events.

Plan your visit