Haus für Kunst und Geschichte 'Altes Amtsgericht'
Municipal house in the former district court building in Kerpen, with the city archive, the Heimatfreunde (local history friends), works by the artist Hermann Josef Baum and an exhibition floor.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The building on Kerpen's Stiftsplatz was built between 1842 and 1844 as the town hall of the municipality of Kerpen and later served as the district court, which remained here until 1991. The city bought the house and had it thoroughly renovated over about 21 months; on June 1, 1996, it was handed over for its new purpose as the House for Art and History.
Since then, the city archive, the Heimatfreunde Stadt Kerpen association and a museum area have been housed here. The Kerpen-born artist Hermann Josef Baum gave the city 176 of his works; they are kept in the house and shown in changing selections.
On the upper floor, around 200 square meters are available for exhibitions on archaeology, local history, folk culture, cultural history or art. The Heimatfreunde also look after a local history collection and a library.
Highlights
- Works by the artist Hermann Josef Baum
- Local history collection of the Heimatfreunde
- Classicist building from 1842–1844 on Stiftsplatz
- Exhibition floor for art and regional history
Permanent exhibition
- Sammlung Hermann Josef Baum – Works by the artist from Kerpen, which the city has kept in the house since 1996 and shows in changing selections.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Stadt Kerpen
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
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
According to the Heimatfreunde, the house is accessible for wheelchair users.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Kerpen-Mitte
From Horrem station by bus line 976 toward Düren to Kerpen-Mitte.
By car
Parking available
Parking spaces are available at the house.
The building is on Stiftsplatz across from the church tower; route via the A 4 / A 61 to the Kerpen interchange, exit Kerpen, toward the town hall.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Guided tours of the Heimatfreunde's current exhibition on the first Thursday of each month and on request. |
