Heimatmuseum Bad Sobernheim
Municipal museum in the Renaissance Priorhof on town history, earth history and the naturopath Emanuel Felke – limited access due to renovation.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum began in a shop unit on Großstraße. On 27 September 1986 the first exhibition room opened in the Priorhof; further areas followed later, along with a museum barn, a Felke air hut moved from Repelen, a medicinal herb garden and the gatekeeper's lodge on Wilhelmstraße. The museum is run by the town of Bad Sobernheim; a support association founded in 2018 and a group of volunteers help run it.
The Priorhof is regarded as the oldest surviving secular building in the town. It goes back to a farm estate of the Wilhelmite monastery Marienpforte and was rebuilt after a town fire in 1573/74; notable features include an ornamental oriel from 1609, a two-storey bay window and the surviving stair tower. The building was restored for the museum in 1986.
The focus is on the pastor and naturopath Emanuel Felke, whose clay and air cures laid the foundation for the spa town from 1915. Other topics include the earth history of the region with the “Steinhardter Erbsen” (Steinhardt peas), archaeological finds, town history and works by regional artists. Since 2022 the Priorhof has been undergoing renovation and conversion, including a lift and a new entrance; reopening is planned for 2027, and the new permanent exhibition on town history is due to follow in 2030 for the anniversary of the town charter.
Highlights
- Priorhof of 1573/74 with ornamental oriel of 1609 and stair tower
- Life and work of the “clay pastor” Emanuel Felke
- Felke air hut and medicinal herb garden
- “Steinhardter Erbsen” – barite concretions from the Tertiary
- Works by regional artists
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Stadt Bad Sobernheim
- Director
- Anke Wiechert
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
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
As part of the conversion, a new lift will serve all floors up to the attic; the main entrance will be moved to the main façade.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bad Sobernheim · 500 m
Bad Sobernheim railway station, about 500 m away.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours for groups; the museum also offers town tours. |
