Kirchenmuseum Kößlarn

About the museum

The pilgrimage church of the Most Holy Trinity in Kößlarn has the last completely preserved medieval fortification in the Old Bavarian region. The wall ring with two gates and the houses for the parish priest, the sexton and the benefice holders date from the fifteenth century. The 50-meter tower was built in 1509 and received a dome in 1730.

Two gatehouses with their medieval rooms, and the covered wall walk with its embrasures between them, were opened as a museum in 2008. The museum is run by the Pfarrkirchenstiftung Kößlarn (parish church foundation) and operates entirely on a voluntary basis. It is financially supported by the Förderkreis Kirchenmuseum Kößlarn e. V. (friends' association).

On about 120 square meters, the permanent exhibition covers the fortified church complex, the pilgrimage to the Kößlarn miracle image, and church customs throughout the year. The most valuable pieces include pilgrimage souvenirs from four centuries, a late Gothic palm donkey with Christ in the tomb, the oldest chasuble in the Diocese of Passau, and a baroque nativity set with figures from the Schwanthaler workshop. The museum also has a non-electric tower clock mechanism from 1909, which was made to run again in 2011 and can be demonstrated with hourly chiming.

Highlights

• Late Gothic palm donkey and Christ in the tomb
• Pilgrimage souvenirs from four centuries
• Baroque nativity set from the Schwanthaler workshop
• Working tower clock mechanism from 1909
• Medieval gatehouses and covered wall walk

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung – In the gatehouses of the fortified church, the museum displays pilgrimage souvenirs, late Gothic sculptures, a baroque nativity set and a historic tower clock mechanism.

Founded

2008

Operated by

Pfarrkirchenstiftung Kößlarn

Director

Dr. Ludger Drost

Admission & discounts

The admission ticket covers the permanent exhibition and, while one is running, the current special exhibition as well.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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
• Audio description: no information

Due to the historic building fabric, the exhibition rooms are not barrier-free; depending on the degree of limitation, a visit may be difficult or impossible for guests with walking impairments. Room texts in Leichte Sprache (Easy Language) are available for download.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Address for navigation devices: Marktplatz 35, 94149 Kößlarn.

Amenities & 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