Christian Daniel Rauch Museum
Museum in the Baroque Marstall (former stables) of Bad Arolsen with sculptures of the Goethe era, including works by the sculptor Christian Daniel Rauch, who was born here.
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About the museum
The museum displays sculptures from the Goethe era, with a focus on Christian Daniel Rauch, born in Arolsen in 1777 and regarded as one of the leading masters of German Neoclassicism. A large part of the works is a selection from the sculpture holdings of the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin. They are supplemented by works that show the development of German and international sculpture between classical antiquity and realism.
The collection is housed in the Baroque Marstall, planned by the master builder Franz Friedrich Rothweil opposite the palace of the Princes of Waldeck and Pyrmont. Completed in 1755, the building reveals its original function as a representative stable through the horse depictions in the gable above the entrance.
The house is a cooperation between the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art and the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz, and is organized by Museum Bad Arolsen in cooperation with the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Nationalgalerie. Since 2012, contemporary artists have placed their own works in changing "interventions" in dialogue with the classical collection. Museum Bad Arolsen also includes Rauch's birthplace, the Kaulbach House, the Schreibersche Haus and exhibition rooms in the palace.
Highlights
- Sculptures by Christian Daniel Rauch, the sculptor of German Neoclassicism
- Selection from the sculpture holdings of the Alte Nationalgalerie Berlin
- Baroque Marstall from 1755 opposite the Residence Palace
- Contemporary interventions in dialogue with the classical works
- Step-free access
Permanent exhibition
- Christian Daniel Rauch und die Skulptur der Goethezeit – Sculptures from the Alte Nationalgalerie Berlin show Rauch's work and the art of the Goethe era, between classical antiquity and realism.
- Operated by
- Stadt Bad Arolsen (Museum Bad Arolsen)
- Director
- Sandra Simshäuser
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3Pupils, students and people with a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Free admission for children up to 12 years |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3Reduced admission with a severe disability ID |
| Students & apprentices | €3Pupils and students |
| Groups (6+ people) | –Reduced rate for groups of six or more |
| Combined ticket for all museum buildings (valid for two days) | €7Reduced €5 |
| Museum pass for all buildings (valid for one year) | €20 |
| Guided tour for groups of up to 20 people (adults) | €40Guide fee per group |
These prices apply to the Christian Daniel Rauch Museum; the other buildings of Museum Bad Arolsen have their own prices.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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 Christian Daniel Rauch Museum is barrier-free.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum offers educational guided tours for children and young people, which can include drawing or playful tasks. Children up to 12 years old have free admission; birthday groups can book guided tours.
Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the Marstall, opposite the Residence Palace, at Schlossstraße 30.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups of up to 20 people (school classes, birthdays, clubs) by arrangement at tel. 05691 625734. Outside guides are not permitted in the buildings. |
