Bernsteinmuseum Bad Füssing

About the museum

The Amber Museum is located in the immediate vicinity of the spa administration in the health resort of Bad Füssing and is privately run. It was founded by Emmy Kuster (1937–2021), who had moved from Bavaria via the USA, most recently San Francisco, back to Germany. Today the house is run by Christine Moosbauer.

On about 80 square meters, of which about 15 are for sales, the exhibition tells the story of amber, from its formation in geology and biology, through its processing, to its role in cultural history. On display are jewelry pieces from the Bronze Age to the modern era, including objects from the imperial court in Peking, Tibetan and Muslim prayer beads, and a very large chess set made of amber.

Highlights

• One of the largest chess sets in the world, made of amber
• Jewelry from the Bronze Age to the modern era
• Objects from the imperial court in Peking
• Prayer beads from Tibet and the Islamic world
• Annual pass for €3

Permanent exhibition

• Die Welt des Bernsteins – Formation, processing and cultural history of amber, with jewelry from the Bronze Age to the modern era, prayer beads, objects from the Peking imperial court and a large amber chess set.

Operated by

Privatmuseum (Inhaberin Christine Moosbauer)

Admission & discounts

The €3 admission is valid as an annual pass from the date of purchase; the sales area is accessible without admission.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

From the underground car park, a walk of about 3 minutes through the leisure park leads to the museum.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Events & venue rental

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