Blackhorse Museum Fulda
Association museum in Fulda-Galerie on the nearly 50-year history of the US forces in the Fulda region from 1945 to 1994.
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About the museum
In the mid-1990s, the idea arose in Fulda to preserve the history of the American troops stationed there and of German-American relations; the museum was officially founded in 1995. It is run by a volunteer association that is a member of the Hessian Museum Association.
The museum is located in the Galerie district on the grounds of the former Sickels Army Airfield, of which the tower and flight operations building survive. The exhibition on the upper floor of a building at the Westfriedhof covers around 400 square metres.
In themed rooms, the museum tells the story from the Constabulary after 1945 through the 14th Cavalry Regiment to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment "Blackhorse", which was stationed at the "Fulda Gap" until 1993/94. There are also rooms on the US Army in Europe, on the everyday life of soldiers' families and on friendship with the local population. The collection has grown to over 2,000 objects, many of them donations from contemporary witnesses.
Highlights
- History of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment "Blackhorse"
- Themed room on the "Fulda Gap" in the Cold War
- Location on the former Sickels Army Airfield
- Uniforms, equipment and everyday objects of the US forces
- German-American friendship in the region
Permanent exhibition
- US-Truppen in der Region Fulda – Themed rooms on the units stationed in Fulda from 1945 to 1994, on the Fulda Gap in the Cold War and on the coexistence of soldiers and the local population.
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Blackhorse Museum Fulda e.V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Children from 6 years, school pupils and students up to 28 years, severely disabled people from 50% degree of disability |
| Children & teens | €3Reduced price from 6 years (also for children's groups and school classes); people from 12 years count as adults unless they qualify for a reduction. |
| Seniors | –No senior discount specified. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3From 50% degree of disability with ID. |
| Students & apprentices | €3Up to 28 years with ID. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personGuided tours for 10 people or more: reduced admission plus a €20 flat fee for the guide; booking via the office. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Westfriedhof
The museum is on the 1st floor of a two-storey building on the former Sickels Army Airfield (the ground floor houses a branch of the Pestalozzi School); entrance at the rear of the building. The route is signposted.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Lockers
Lockers at the museum entrance.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours for 10 people or more can be booked via the office (tel. 0661 2509518). |
