October 25, 2026 – November 8, 2026
Die Hauderer – Jahresausstellung 2026
Annual exhibition by the artists' group „Die Hauderer“ in the foyer of the Neues Schloss; the 2026 theme is „Tierschicksale“ (fates of animals).
Hunsrück-Museum Simmern
Regional museum in the Neues Schloss Simmern on the natural, cultural and urban history of the Hunsrück, with a Schinderhannes collection.
Have only individual sections read aloud
Opening hoursAdmission €3 Wheelchair accessible
Limited operations. Construction work is under way at the castle: the accessible rear entrance cannot currently be used, and access is via the main entrance with a temporary ramp. The Ströher art collection is closed for renovation and is temporarily shown in the Kreissparkasse gallery.
Current exhibitions
Through December 30, 2027
Die 1920er Jahre im Hunsrück. Zwischen kulturellem Aufbruch und Weltwirtschaftskrise
The exhibition sheds light on the Weimar era in the Hunsrück: hardship and inflation, economic recovery after 1924, and cultural awakening as well as club and village life. The opening was on 25 April 2026.
Special exhibition
Der Wald – Zwischen Zauber und Verderben
The exhibition shows the forest as a natural and cultural landscape from the Middle Ages to the present, with a focus on the Soonwald, from fairy tales and forestry to the return of the wolf. Extended until the end of 2026.
About the museum
The museum's origins lie in the Hunsrück History Society, founded in 1901, which collected the first finds, documents, tools and coins. In 1921 the Adult Education Association opened the collection in the Schinderhannesturm; in 1930 it moved to the Neues Schloss with five exhibition rooms.
In 1932 the town and district took over sponsorship, and since 1963 the town of Simmern has been the sole sponsor. The exhibition was redesigned in 1966 and 2000; in 1998 the Friedrich Karl Ströher art collection was added. The Neues Schloss was built from 1708 to 1713 and given to the town of Simmern by Napoleon in 1802.
Today the museum shows collections on prehistory and early history, urban and regional history, land and people, Schinderhannes between reality and myth, and art. The museum also includes the Schinderhannesturm and the Edgar-Reitz-Filmhaus.
Highlights
- Neues Schloss from 1708–1713
- Collection "Schinderhannes – Reality and Myth"
- Prehistory and early history as well as fossils of the Hunsrück
- Friedrich Karl Ströher art collection
- Edgar-Reitz-Filmhaus on the "Heimat" film series
Permanent exhibitions
- Land und Leute – Folk-life collection on the everyday life of the people of the Hunsrück.
- Schinderhannes – Realität und Mythos – The collection places the history of the famous robber chief between historical fact and legend.
- Vor- und Frühgeschichte – Finds from the early history of the Hunsrück as well as fossils on the natural history of the region.
- Founded
- 1921
- Operated by
- Stadt Simmern
- Director
- Kristina Müller-Bongard
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50Those entitled to a reduced rate |
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 5 · Children and young people aged 6 to 17 |
| Families | €62 adults with up to 6 children under 18 |
| Combination ticket museum + Filmhaus | €4.50 |
| Combination ticket Simmern–Kastellaun | €7 |
Guided tours: museum €50, Filmhaus €30, city tour (1.5 hrs) €75 per group.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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 museum is certified for accessibility (2026–2028). During construction work on the accessible rear entrance, access is via the main entrance (tourist information in the right wing) with a temporary ramp.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €6 · 2 adults with up to 6 children under 18 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Workshops for children aged 6 and over, children's birthday parties (pottery like the Celts, painting in Ströher's style, coin minting), digital treasure hunt via Actionbound and rallies. Nursery groups may touch objects.
Getting there & parking
The entrance is via the tourist information in the right wing of the Neues Schloss on Schlossplatz.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Museum tours, Filmhaus tours and city tours by arrangement; school programmes, e.g. the "10 Objects" tour and the "Time Travel" rally. |
