Kunstgussmuseum Ilsenburg
Museum in the restored Marienhof on the ironworks industry of Ilsenburg and cast-iron art, with an interactive exhibition and an elevator.
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About the museum
The museum sits in the Marienhof, the former manor (Herrenhof) of the count's outlying farm (Vorwerk) and later the domain. This was the traditional residence of the hereditary count of Stolberg and his relatives. Around 1840, to designs by Johann Heinrich Heinzmann, the house received an inner staircase of cast-iron art and a cast-iron balcony in the inner courtyard.
The roughly 300-year-old half-timbered building was thoroughly restored in keeping with its historic character from 2020 to 2026; among other things, damage caused by Echter Hausschwamm (dry rot) and an original door lintel from 1732 came to light.
The newly designed exhibition tells the story of the development of the Ilsenburg ironworks industry, above all cast-iron art, from the early stove plates of the 16th century to works of the 19th and 20th centuries. Paintings and drawings by Ilsenburg artists document the industry; another section is devoted to the Fürst-Stolberg-Hütte (Fürst Stolberg ironworks).
Highlights
- Cast-iron art from the 16th to the 20th century
- Cast-iron art staircase and cast-iron balcony from around 1840
- Paintings by Ilsenburg artists Crola, Riefenstahl and Schöne
- History of the Fürst-Stolberg-Hütte
- Designed to be barrier-free, with an elevator
Permanent exhibition
- Eisenkunstguss und Hüttengeschichte – Interactive exhibition on Ilsenburg cast-iron art from the 16th to the 20th century, on paintings by Ilsenburg artists, and on the history of the Fürst-Stolberg-Hütte.
- Operated by
- Stadt Ilsenburg (Harz)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2.50Children and young people aged 6 to 17, pupils and students, holders of a social or family pass, holders of a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis), volunteer service participants and pensioners with valid ID |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 5 · Children up to age 5 free; ages 6 to 17 reduced. |
| Seniors | €2.50Pensioners with valid ID. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2.50Holders of a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis) with valid ID. |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50With pupil or student ID. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3.50 per personGroups of 10 or more: adults €3.50 per person, children and young people €1.50. |
| Families | €11Maximum 2 adults with their own children or grandchildren aged 6 to 17. |
| Guided tour for groups (up to 20 people) | €20Plus admission. |
| Groups: children and young people, per person | €1.50Groups of 10 or more. |
Free admission with the guest card of Ilsenburger Tourismus GmbH and with the HarzCard.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- 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
The entire exhibition is designed to be barrier-free; the second exhibition level is reachable by elevator.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €11 · Maximum 2 adults with their own children or grandchildren aged 6 to 17. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
New interactive exhibition; age-appropriate tours for children and young people from grade 3 onward, followed by a quiz for independent exploration. Family ticket for €11.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group tours by registration at tel. 039452 2222 or by email. Age-appropriate tours for school classes from grade 3 onward, followed by a quiz. |
