Historisches Museum Alte Münze
Municipal museum in a 1626 Renaissance granary on the founding, religious diversity and everyday life of the Dutch-founded town of Friedrichstadt.
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About the museum
The name is misleading: no money was ever minted in the building on Mittelburgwall. The richly decorated Renaissance building was erected in 1626 as a granary for the stadtholder Adolph van Wael. Later it served, among other things, as a church, a library and a tourist information office, and it is still considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Schleswig-Holstein and northern Germany.
After comprehensive renovation, the municipal museum was established here in 1995. Its modern exhibition tells the story of Friedrichstadt, which was founded in 1621 by Duke Frederick III of Schleswig-Gottorf together with Dutch religious refugees.
The exhibition spans three levels: on the ground floor, the town's founding and building before the destruction of 1850; on the first floor, the various religious communities of the town, including Remonstrants, Lutherans, Mennonites, Catholics and Jews, with a view of the neighboring Mennonite church; upstairs, the museum shows everyday life over the past two centuries, such as schooling, trade, fishing and festivals.
Highlights
- Renaissance granary from 1626 with rich facade decoration
- Founded in 1621 by Dutch religious refugees
- Religious diversity of the "City of Tolerance"
- View of the neighboring Mennonite church
- Everyday life of the last two centuries
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung zur Stadtgeschichte – Across three levels, the exhibition covers the town's founding, the coexistence of religious communities and the daily life of its residents.
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Stadt Friedrichstadt
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bahnhof Friedrichstadt
Friedrichstadt station is a short walk from the center.
By car
Parking available
Signposted parking lots P1, P2 and P3 right by the old town; from there it is only a short walk to the town center.
The museum is in the center of the old town on Mittelburgwall.
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
