Bibelhaus ErlebnisMuseum

About the museum

The Bibelhaus ErlebnisMuseum, or BIMU for short, opened in 2003 in a former church near Frankfurt's Museumsufer. It is the major project of the Frankfurter Bibelgesellschaft (Frankfurt Bible Society), which was co-founded in 1816 and is considered the city's oldest church association. The work is funded mainly by the Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau and by the City of Frankfurt.

The permanent exhibition "Die Welt hinter den Texten" spans three levels and is divided into four experience worlds: the Old Testament, the New Testament, the sources of the Bible, and how it was spread. On display are original archaeological finds, reconstructed everyday settings such as a nomad's tent, a house from biblical times or a temple model, and a medieval book workshop.

Since 2010 the museum has worked with the Israel Antiquities Authority, which lends a substantial part of the finds on a long-term basis. The museum sees itself as an open place for people of every origin and conviction and promotes dialogue between Judaism, Christianity and Islam. According to the museum, around 20,000 visitors in about 1,000 groups come each year.

Highlights

• Original archaeological finds from Israel on long-term loan
• Replica of the temple and virtual tour of the Temple Mount
• Nomad's tent with a hand mill for grinding your own grain
• Medieval book workshop and Bible printing
• Online audio guide for your own smartphone

Permanent exhibition

• Die Welt hinter den Texten – das BIMU auf drei Ebenen – Four interactive experience worlds present original finds, staged settings and hands-on stations on the Bible and the history of its origin and spread.

Founded

2003

Operated by

Frankfurter Bibelgesellschaft e.V.

Director

Veit Dinkelaker

Admission & discounts

Admission is free for children under 4, individual members of the Frankfurter Bibelgesellschaft, holders of the KUFTI, and users of the online audio guide. Admission is discounted with the Kulturpass Frankfurt.

Accessibility

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

Except for the upper floor, all exhibition rooms are step-free. The first floor is reached via the ramp at the main entrance (ring the bell for assistance), and the basement via an outdoor ramp. The floors are parquet or easy to roll over. One toilet is wheelchair-accessible; folding stools to take along are available in the entrance area, and lockers can be reached from a wheelchair. Groups with several wheelchair users are asked to register in advance.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Family tours on selected Sundays, plus programs for children's and youth groups (e.g. First Communion, Confirmation and Firmung groups) and school classes; children under 4 enter free.

Getting there & parking

On foot it is about 30 minutes from the main station via the Untermainbrücke toward the Museumsufer. By car, head toward Sachsenhausen and the Museumsufer (Schaumainkai).

Amenities & dining

• Lockers

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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