Michael-Ende-Museum
Literary museum in the attic of Blutenburg Castle on the life and work of children's author Michael Ende.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Since 1998 the Internationale Jugendbibliothek (International Youth Library) has been showing a literary museum on Michael Ende in the attic of Blutenburg Castle. The library holds a partial estate of the author, on which the exhibition is built.
The exhibition includes all book editions, namely 30 titles in more than 40 languages, plus typescripts, drawings, letters and photographs. In addition there are illustrations by well-known graphic artists for Ende's picture-book texts, as well as personal belongings, furniture and his working library.
The museum belongs to the Stiftung Internationale Jugendbibliothek, which is housed in the castle. During a holiday workshop, children created their own audio guide through the exhibition together with a radio editor and a trainee.
Highlights
- All book editions in more than 40 languages
- Typescripts, letters and drawings
- Personal belongings and working library
- Audio guide made by children for children
- In the attic of Blutenburg Castle
Permanent exhibition
- Michael-Ende-Museum – Permanent exhibition on the life and work of Michael Ende, with book editions, manuscripts, drawings, letters and personal belongings.
- Founded
- 1998
- Operated by
- Stiftung Internationale Jugendbibliothek
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Children and young people up to age 18 free. |
The ticket is a combined ticket for all exhibitions and museums in the castle.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Audio guide designed by children themselves. The same building also houses the children's library of the Internationale Jugendbibliothek.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Schloss Blutenburg
S-Bahn (S3, S4, S6, S8) from the Hauptbahnhof to Pasing in about 10 minutes, then Metrobus 56 to the final stop Schloss Blutenburg, or bus 160 toward Karlsfeld to Blutenburg.
On foot from Pasing station it is about 25 minutes along the Würm. The castle lies near the A8 slip road toward Stuttgart, at the intersection of Pippinger Straße and Verdistraße.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 140 guests.
Available for rent: the Jella-Lepman-Saal (100–140 people), the Christa-Spangenberg-Saal (up to 30 people), and the castle courtyard and summer stage of the Internationale Jugendbibliothek.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | Children's audio guide made by children for children (and adults). Castle tours for adults and for children are offered by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek. |
