Haus der Stadtgeschichte Heusenstamm
Local museum in the Haus der Stadtgeschichte, with an exhibition on 800 years of Heusenstamm history and a display on religious life.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Haus der Stadtgeschichte, whose entrance is hidden on Eckgasse. It is run by the Heimat- und Geschichtsverein Heusenstamm together with the town and covers around 100 square meters. The ground floor hosts events and changing exhibitions; the permanent exhibition on local history is on the second floor.
The exhibition "800 Jahre Heusenstamm" follows the town's history in eleven color-coded sections, from its first mention in 1211 to the present. It covers, among other things, the lords of Heusenstamm, the Patershausen monastery, the Counts of Schönborn with their palace and Baroque garden, Jewish life in the town, the 19th century, the World Wars and National Socialism, and the new beginning after 1945. A village model from 1843 illustrates the change from village to town, and in a play corner children can build a castle.
Since May 2015 the exhibition "Kraft des Glaubens" (The Power of Faith) has complemented the house. It shows surviving religious artifacts from 800 years of Heusenstamm history. Additional information can be accessed via tablets, whose content was compiled by members of the five Christian congregations of the town and of the history association.
Highlights
- Village model from 1843
- History of the Counts of Schönborn with palace and Baroque garden
- Kloster Patershausen (Patershausen monastery) with the Rembrücker Altar
- Jewish life in Heusenstamm
- Exhibition "Kraft des Glaubens" with tablet guide
- Castle-building play corner for children
Permanent exhibitions
- 800 Jahre Heusenstamm – Chronological tour of the town's history from its first mention in 1211 to the present, divided into eleven periods.
- Kraft des Glaubens – Religious artifacts from 800 years of Heusenstamm history, supplemented by tablets with further information.
- Operated by
- Heimat- und Geschichtsverein Heusenstamm e. V. (gemeinsam mit der Stadt Heusenstamm)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Children & teens | freeChildren enter free (no age limit specified). |
Prices may differ for special exhibitions.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
The exhibition has a play corner where children can build a castle. Children pay no admission.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking is available at the palace, at the station and in the parking garage behind the archway.
The entrance to the Haus der Stadtgeschichte is on Eckgasse (No. 3a).
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours of both exhibitions are offered, as well as city and park tours run by the association (dates by arrangement). In the exhibition "Kraft des Glaubens", tablets with additional information (DIGIGUIDE) are available. |
