Museum of the Archdiocese of Bamberg next to the cathedral, with the cathedral treasury, the imperial robes of Henry II and Kunigunde, and original cathedral sculptures.
From May 17, 2026
The focus is the Andreasfenster (St. Andrew window) of 1414, the cathedral's only surviving medieval stained glass, shown alongside glass works by contemporary artists such as Gerhard Richter and Imi Knoebel; the restoration is also explained.
June 25, 2027 – January 9, 2028
The announced exhibition explores Ebrach Abbey, founded in 1127, and the apparent contrast between Cistercian austerity and Baroque splendor.
Plans for a dedicated museum for Bamberg Cathedral go back to the early 20th century, but they were not realized until 1966. Since then, the Diözesanmuseum (diocesan museum) has presented treasures from the cathedral and from churches of the archdiocese to the public.
The museum is housed in the Domkapitelhaus (chapter house) right next to the cathedral, a Baroque building erected by Balthasar Neumann in the 1730s. The medieval cloister closely links the building to the cathedral. The rooms were redesigned in the early 1990s, and the exhibition space was expanded in 2005.
Unique in the world is the group of six magnificent robes from the early 11th century associated with Emperor Henry II and Empress Kunigunde, the founders of the diocese, including the famous Star Mantle. In addition, there are textiles from the tomb of Pope Clement II, the only surviving papal tomb north of the Alps.
The cathedral treasury with liturgical objects, the cathedral cross, and original sculptures from the cathedral, brought into the museum to protect them from weathering, complete the collection. Changing special exhibitions and event series round out the program.
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5Groups of 10 or more, people with severe disabilities, unemployed people, students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people under 18 free when accompanied or visiting with their class |
| Seniors | –No senior discount listed |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5companion free · Reduced; companion free if noted on the ID |
| Students & apprentices | €5Students of art history and theology free |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per person |
| Domberg ticket | €12Diözesanmuseum, Historisches Museum, and Neue Residenz |
| Annual pass | €30valid for one year |
Free admission with the BambergCard and SozCard, and for members of ICOM, ICOMOS, VDR, bfe, the Verband Deutscher Kunsthistoriker (association of German art historians), and for tour guides.
Currently only partially accessible access to the cathedral and museum: a temporary route along the cathedral via Domstraße and the Mesnerhof, which does not yet meet all requirements; the portal and paving are being upgraded for accessibility.
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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Puzzle scavenger hunts for families at the ticket desk, Actionbounds via QR code. Bookable children's programs and workshops (including pilgrimage, jewelry, colors, medieval scriptorium) for groups of up to 20 children.
Domplatz
City bus line 910, Domplatz stop.
Parking available
No parking lots of its own; the museum refers visitors to the nearby parking garages. Accessible parking at Domplatz 1–2 across from the main entrance. Domplatz is closed to tour buses.
Museum café with shop (Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00).
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Public guided tours "Dom.Schatz.Kreuzgang" daily at 14:00 (90 min, €12, reduced €9), "Kurz & Bündig" daily at 15:45 (25 min, €8), and "Dom.Premium" on Saturdays at 13:00; book online or by email to domus@erzbistum-bamberg.de. Group tours for up to 20 people from €225, foreign-language surcharge €15 (English, Dutch, French, Polish). Expert tour "ARTklusiv" on the first Thursday of every month at 17:00. |
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