Dreieich-Museum

About the museum

In 1909, the Geschichts- und Heimatverein Dreieichenhain (history and local heritage association) decided to establish the first museum in the Offenbach district. It opened on Easter Monday 1910 in a rear building on Fahrgasse and in 1911 moved into a former schoolroom of the Reformed school. After extensive excavations at the castle, the local history museum became a regional museum: in 1930 it was given the name Dreieich-Museum, and in 1931, after a redesign by the archaeologist Karl Nahrgang, it reopened.

Since 2011, the building has belonged to the Geschichts- und Heimatverein, after the Offenbach district handed it over. With a full-time museum director, the museum was renovated and reoriented: temporary exhibitions are held on the basement level, and a new permanent exhibition on the second floor opened in May 2017. In 2018, the Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Hessen-Thüringen honored the house with its museum award.

The permanent exhibition "Dreieich mal fünf" ("Dreieich Times Five") tells the story of the five districts. It begins around the year 1000 with the Wildbann (royal hunting preserve) and the Turmburg (tower castle), displays archaeological finds and a listening station on Anna von Falkenstein, and continues through Offenthal, Götzenhain, and Sprendlingen to Buchschlag and the founding of the town in 1977 with the Hessentag (Hessian state festival). Interactive stations invite young and old visitors to try things out. The museum lies directly next to Hayn Castle, which has belonged to the association since 1931.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition "Dreieich mal fünf" with interactive stations
• Archaeological finds from Hayn Castle
• Listening station on Anna von Falkenstein
• Museum award of the Sparkassen-Kulturstiftung Hessen-Thüringen, 2018
• Hayn Castle and castle playground right next door
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Dreieich mal fünf – The permanent exhibition on the second floor tells the story of Dreieich's five districts, from the royal hunting preserve around the year 1000 to the town's founding in 1977, with archaeological finds and interactive stations.

Founded

1910

Operated by

Geschichts- und Heimatverein e. V. Dreieichenhain

Director

Corinna Molitor

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free, but the museum appreciates donations.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

The permanent exhibition has numerous interactive stations. For children aged 5 to 12, there are tours with a treasure hunt (from age 5, 60–90 minutes, €80 per group) and the puzzle tour "Rettet die Burg!" ("Save the Castle!", from age 10, about 2 hours, €100 per group); both can also be booked for children's birthday parties. The castle playground in the former moat lies directly behind the museum.

Getting there & parking

From Dreieichenhain station it is about 15 minutes on foot through the old town; from the bus stops "Dreieichenhain Burg" or "Dreieichenhain Burg Hayn," it is 5 minutes through the castle moat. By car, use the A3, A5, or A661 (Dreieich exit); navigation address: Fahrgasse 52, 63303 Dreieich.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Weddings / ceremonies

Civil weddings in the keep (up to 40 people); the palas (great hall) can be rented for receptions (45 minutes €75, 2 hours €120, 3 hours €150). The vaulted cellars beneath the palas and the outdoor area with the open-air stage can be rented for events; inquiries to the office at 06103 8049640.

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