Hoffmann-von-Fallersleben-Museum
Museum in the west wing of Fallersleben Castle on the life, work and national anthem of the poet Hoffmann von Fallersleben, with hands-on stations.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Hoffmann-von-Fallersleben-Museum is housed in the surviving west wing of the half-timbered Fallersleben Castle, which was originally built as a dower residence for Duchess Clara of Brunswick-Lüneburg. The wing has been the museum's address since 1991, and the museum now belongs to the municipal cultural institute M2K in Wolfsburg. August Heinrich Hoffmann was born in 1798 within sight of the castle and took the name "von Fallersleben" after his home town.
Nine exhibition rooms are spread over about 300 square metres. They trace Hoffmann's life, his work, his role in the revolution of 1848/49 and the eventful history of his "Song of the Germans", whose third verse forms today's national anthem. Personal mementos, a first print and a handwritten version of the text are on display.
The exhibition emphasises participation: there are listening stations, a karaoke station, a song tree with well-known children's songs and a light xylophone.
Highlights
- First print and manuscript of the Song of the Germans
- Nine thematically designed exhibition rooms
- Song tree with children's songs
- Karaoke station and light xylophone
- Room on the revolution of 1848/49
Permanent exhibition
- Hoffmann von Fallersleben – Leben und Werk – Nine rooms on Hoffmann's biography, poetry, children's songs, the revolution of 1848/49 and the history of the national anthem.
- Founded
- 1991
- Operated by
- Stadt Wolfsburg (M2K – Kulturinstitut)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Family and creative activities, children's birthday parties; hands-on stations such as the song tree, karaoke and light xylophone.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Altes Brauhaus
Train (DB/enno) to Wolfsburg-Fallersleben; bus 203 to "Bahnhofsstraße"; buses 180, 204 and 211 to "Altes Brauhaus".
The museum is located in Fallersleben Castle, Schlossplatz 5.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with books, cards and CDs.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, concerts, readings, workshops and teaching units for school classes. |
