Museum in the Lower Castle of Greiz on the history of the House of Reuss and the town, with a textile demonstration workshop on Greiz's textile history.
October 4, 2026 – November 22, 2026
Fifteen international artists show painting, mixed media, figuration, objects and material experiments, and treat “Seelenlandschaft” (landscape of the soul) as an experience rather than a fixed image.
For centuries, the Lower Castle was the seat of the lords of Untergreiz and later of the princes of the Reuss Elder Line. After the division of rule in 1564, Heinrich the Elder had his residence built next to the Marienkirche. A major fire in April 1802 largely destroyed the castle; Prince Heinrich XIII then had it rebuilt in the Classicist style, and in 1809 he moved the residence from the Upper to the Lower Castle, where it remained until 1918.
The municipal museum has been housed in the rooms since 1929. The permanent exhibition traces the path from the land of the Vögte (advocates) to the Principality of Reuss Elder Line and shows residential and representational rooms of the 19th century, including the bel étage with stucco work and ceiling paintings, as well as the great hall, winter garden and gallery.
In the former economic rooms of the court, a textile demonstration workshop has existed since 1998. It documents the textile history of Greiz from its beginnings around 1450 to industrial production, and visitors can take part at the looms. The house is supplemented by the marble run landscapes of the Vogtland artist Dietmar Reinhardt, which extend over two floors.
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3Pupils, students, trainees, federal volunteers, holders of a social pass or Ehrenamtskarte (volunteer card), severely disabled people and pensioners (each with proof) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children up to 6 years free |
| Seniors | €3Pensioners with proof |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3Severely disabled people with proof |
| Students & apprentices | €3Students, pupils and trainees with proof |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3.50 per personPrice per person |
| Families | €10 |
| Annual pass, Lower Castle | €25 |
| Combination ticket for Upper and Lower Castle | €9reduced €6, family ticket €23, groups of 10 or more €7 per person |
| Combined annual pass for both castles | €60 |
| Museum card (all three locations, 2 consecutive days) | €13reduced €8 |
| Guided tour (per person, plus admission) | €3Foreign-language surcharge €25 per group |
The Lower Castle is part of the Museums of the Castle and Residence Town of Greiz; separate prices apply to the Upper Castle (admission €6, reduced €4).
The textile workshop is wheelchair accessible. 28 steps lead up to the permanent exhibition rooms; the staff are glad to help wheelchair users with access. Parking is available in the underground garage of the Kinopassage at Puschkinplatz (elevator available).
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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| Family ticket | €10 |
Family ticket for €10. The hands-on looms of the textile workshop and the interactive marble run landscape are especially child-friendly. The Greiz Museums also offer group programs called "Schloss-Action" for children from age 4 and from age 7, which take place in the Upper Castle (booking at +49 3661 703413).
Paid parking
Parking is available at Puschkinplatz and in the paid underground garage of the Kinopassage (with elevator).
Address for navigation: Burgplatz 12, 07973 Greiz.
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Up to 90 guests.
The classicist great hall (114 m², up to 90 seats in rows) is rented out for weddings, conferences and presentations; wedding dates are coordinated with the registry office. Rent is €150 per day for weddings and €200 per day for other events; decoration is provided by the renter.
Inquiries & details| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours cost €3 per person in addition to admission; foreign-language tours are possible for a surcharge of €25 per group. |
