Glockenmuseum Laucha

About the museum

After the town fire of 1731, the bell founder Johann Georg Ulrich came to Laucha from Hersfeld to recast the destroyed church bells. He stayed in the town and founded a foundry tradition that his sons continued; in 1790 they built a permanent workshop outside the Untertor gate.

Over several generations, several thousand bronze bells were produced here in a confined space for churches in the region and beyond. The last casting took place in 1911, after which the workshop remained largely unchanged.

Since 1932 the former foundry has been open to the public as a technical museum. Limestone walls, soot-blackened beams, the brick melting furnace, the casting pit with bell core, and the original tools give the impression that the founders have only just interrupted their work. The museum is now owned by the town of Laucha an der Unstrut.

Highlights

• Original, preserved foundry workshop from 1790
• Brick melting furnace and casting pit with bell mold
• Original tools of the bell founders
• History of the Ulrich foundry family

Founded

1932

Operated by

Stadt Laucha an der Unstrut

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 museum is listed as having low barriers.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The nearest public transport stop is about one kilometer away.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Restroom available.

Events & venue rental

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