Celler Schützenmuseum
Museum of the Celle marksmen's societies, with the portrait gallery of the chief kings (Hauptkönige) as well as flags, cups, king's medals and awards from several centuries.
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About the museum
The Celler Schützenmuseum was founded in 1976 on the initiative of the then Oberster Hauptschaffer, Dr. Rolf Wilkens-Sannemann. It was established in the residence town of Celle, a stronghold of shooting traditions, and was first housed in two old townhouses in the Altstadt on Altencellertorstraße. Since August 31, 2024, it has been located in a new building erected by the city of Celle on the Schützenplatz, directly next to the Theo-Wilkens-Halle shooting sports center.
The centerpiece of the collection is the portrait gallery of the Celle chief kings. The idea came from the painter Wilhelm Kricheldorff, who created 24 chief king portraits between 1901 and 1938; since then, ten artists have continued the series. Special highlights include a panel painting from 1603 showing the toll collector Hinricus Eggelingk, considered the oldest civic portrait in the city, and a painting of city building officer Theo Wilkens, who united the five Celle marksmen's societies.
The gallery is complemented by documents, flags, cups, king's medals and shooting awards from past centuries; weapons are not displayed. To secure the collection long term, the chairs of the marksmen's societies founded the Museumsstiftung Celler Schützenmuseum in 2006. The museum is run by volunteers and financed through donations.
Highlights
- Portrait gallery of Celle's chief kings since 1901
- Panel painting of the toll collector Hinricus Eggelingk from 1603
- Flags, cups and king's medals from centuries past
- New building since 2024 on the Schützenplatz
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Bildergalerie der Celler Hauptkönige – Portraits of Celle's chief kings since 1901, plus documents, flags, cups, king's medals and shooting awards.
- Founded
- 1976
- Operated by
- Museumsstiftung Celler Schützenmuseum
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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
The museum in the new building is barrier-free: step-free access, an accessible exhibition and an accessible toilet.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking at the museum on the Schützenplatz, on Hafenstraße.
The museum stands on the Schützenplatz, directly next to the Theo-Wilkens-Halle.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours for groups by advance registration. |
