October 17, 2026 – August 1, 2027
SCHÄTZE
Hands-on exhibition: children and families go treasure hunting with the mascot Goldstück and ask what is valuable, from gold to nature and memories. Stations also cover raw materials, trade and justice.
Kindermuseum Junges Schloss
Hands-on children's museum in the Old Castle in Stuttgart with changing hands-on exhibitions for children aged 4 and up and their families.
Have only individual sections read aloud
Temporarily closedAdmission €7.50 Wheelchair accessible Café
Temporarily closed (expected until 2026-10-17). Closed due to renovation work; the new hands-on exhibition SCHÄTZE opens on October 17, 2026.
Current exhibitions
About the museum
The Junges Schloss is the children's museum of the Landesmuseum Württemberg and is located in the Old Castle on Schillerplatz in Stuttgart. It opened in 2010 and, with its hands-on exhibitions, is aimed at children and their families.
The exhibitions change and invite visitors to try things out at stations for playing, touching, smelling, listening and marveling. Kindergartens and school classes can visit the house with their own programs; inclusive groups are also welcome. There are also children's birthday parties, a children's club and tours with a hand-puppet player.
After a conversion phase, the new hands-on exhibition SCHÄTZE (TREASURES) opens in October 2026.
Highlights
- Hands-on exhibitions to touch and try out
- Hand-puppet and family tours
- Children's birthday parties and children's club
- Café Dürnitz in the Old Castle
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Landesmuseum Württemberg
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5.50Reduced-rate eligible visitors |
| Children & teens | €5.50free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 17 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personPer child from 10 children; 2 accompanying adults free; registration required in advance |
| Families | €13Small family ticket: 1 adult and 2 children |
| Large family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) | €20.50 |
| Children's club "Schlossgespenster", annual membership | €22Free admission to the children's museum and the Landesmuseum Württemberg |
Prices for the hands-on exhibition SCHÄTZE. Admission on the same day includes the permanent collections in the Old Castle. With a same-day public transport ticket, there is a one-time €2 discount. Tickets can only be booked online in a time slot; there is no additional quota at the box office.
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 exhibition area on the fourth floor of the Old Castle is accessible without barriers. The hands-on exhibition includes videos in German Sign Language and listening stations.
Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 4+
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
| Family ticket | €13 · Small family ticket: 1 adult and 2 children |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Baby changing facilities
- Kids’ birthday parties
The hands-on exhibition is aimed at children aged 4 and up. Children's birthday parties cost €175 including admission and materials (120 minutes, for children aged 4 to 10). The Old Castle is an official nursing and diaper-changing location.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Schlossplatz
S-Bahn: all lines to Stadtmitte; U-Bahn 5/6/7/12/15 to Schlossplatz, 1/2/4 to Charlottenplatz; bus 42/44 to Schlossplatz.
By car
Parking available
Schillerplatz parking garage
About a 10-minute walk from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Self-service café Dürnitz (Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00); you may bring your own food. Museum shop in the foyer (Tue–Sun 12:00–18:00).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Hand-puppet and family tours with a few dates; advance booking recommended. Children may visit the museum only accompanied by an adult. Groups of 10 or more must register. |
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