Informationszentrum Abtei Münsterschwarzach
Free permanent exhibition in the gatehouse of the Benedictine abbey of Münsterschwarzach on the history of the monastery and the present-day life of its monks.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Information Center of Münsterschwarzach Abbey opened in 2016 to mark the 1,200th anniversary of the monastery. It took over the role of the abbey's former mission museum, which had displayed mementos from the monks' mission areas.
The exhibition is in the gatehouse on Schweinfurter Straße, right next to the abbey church. Visitors can learn about the monastery's history, Benedictine monasticism and the present-day rhythm of prayer and work through interactive stations. The gatehouse is staffed every day by monks who answer questions about the abbey and arrange guided tours.
Highlights
- 1,200 years of abbey history
- Interactive stations on monastic life
- Admission free
- Guided tours for groups with a monk
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung im Torhaus – Interactive exhibition on 1,200 years of abbey history and the present-day life of the Benedictines.
- Operated by
- Benediktinerabtei Münsterschwarzach
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups (12+ people) | €3 per personGuided tour with a monk for external groups of 12 or more people (contribution, generally €3 per person; €2 for groups from the guesthouse; youth groups free). |
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
By train to Würzburg or Kitzingen, then by bus 8108 (from Würzburg) or 8110 (from Kitzingen), or by taxi or shuttle.
By car
Parking available
Large parking lot, also for tour buses.
The abbey is on the A3 Frankfurt–Nuremberg, exit 74 Kitzingen/Schwarzach, toward Volkach.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On the grounds there is the bookshop "Buch und Kunst im Klosterhof", a monastery bakery and a monastery butcher's shop; the guesthouse does not serve day visitors.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours for 12 or more people with a monk (abbey church, monastic history, half-hour monastery film), total duration about 75 to 90 minutes; book through the guest office, tel. 09324 20-203. There are no fixed tour times for individual visitors. Dogs are not allowed on the tour. |
