Kindermuseum Adlerturm

About the museum

The Adlerturm is a watchtower of the medieval Dortmund city fortifications, rebuilt in 1992. It stands on the original foundations, which were preserved by an elaborate pillar construction and remain visible to visitors.

On six levels, the tower houses an interactive children's museum on the medieval history of the free imperial and Hanseatic city of Dortmund. It is a branch of the Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte (Museum of Art and Cultural History). The concept is aimed primarily at children aged four to twelve and follows the motto "Anfassen, Benutzen, Begreifen" (touch, use, understand).

Together with figures such as Agnes von der Vierbecke, Saint Reinoldus and Mayor Klepping, children experience the Middle Ages at hands-on stations. In the clothing and armor room they can dress up, and at listening and smelling stations they perceive the city of the past with all their senses.

Highlights

• Medieval city history to touch
• Clothing and armor room for dressing up
• Listening and smelling stations
• Visible foundations of the original tower
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Dortmund im Mittelalter – Interactive permanent exhibition on six levels about Dortmund's medieval city history and its city fortifications.

Operated by

Stadt Dortmund (Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free. Booked programs for groups (adventure tours, children's birthday parties) are chargeable.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• 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

There is no elevator; the museum is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

The concept is aimed primarily at children aged four to twelve; children's birthday parties and adventure tours can be booked.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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