From March 28, 2026
Münchhausens tierische Abenteuer
The exhibition is devoted to the wild animals that Baron von Münchhausen probably encountered in Russia, Latvia and Bodenwerder.
Münchhausen-Museum
Museum in the medieval Schulenburg tower about the life and tall tales of Baron von Münchhausen, with a permanent exhibition and a storytelling wall.
Have only individual sections read aloud
Opening hoursAdmission €4.50
Current exhibitions
About the museum
The Münchhausen Museum is housed in the Schulenburg, a rectangular tower of Bodenwerder's medieval town fortifications, built around 1350 and considered the town's oldest building. It became the residence of the castle men (Burgmannen) and later the tithe barn of the largest saddle farm (Sattelhof), which was run by the families von Bevern and von Münchhausen. Hieronymus von Münchhausen had the house remodeled in 1772.
The most recent conversion, a comprehensive renovation with substantial commitment from the town and its citizens, took place from 1999 to 2003; since then the house has been the municipal Münchhausen Museum.
The permanent exhibition documents the stages of the Baron's unusual biography and asks how the term "Lügenbaron" (Lying Baron) came about. A book collection with first editions from the mid-18th century, children's books in 50 languages and over 1,200 editions shows how the stories became a worldwide bestseller. The house sees itself as a family and storytelling museum.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the Baron's biography and his time in Bodenwerder
- Book collection with over 1,200 editions, first prints and children's books in 50 languages
- Digital storytelling wall with Münchhausen in his grotto
- Children's corner and simple explanations for families
- Medieval Schulenburg from around 1350
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung Münchhausen – The Baron's biography, his years in Bodenwerder, the origin of the tall tales and their worldwide spread in books and art.
- Operated by
- Stadt Bodenwerder (Münchhausenstadt Bodenwerder)
- Director
- Dr. Claudia Erler
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4.50 |
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| Children & teens | €2Children up to age 14 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4 per personAdults from 10 people; children up to age 14 €2 |
| Families | €10Family ticket |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €10 · Family ticket |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
Designed as a family museum: yellow explanation points at a simple level for shared walks, a children's corner with pictures of the stories, and additional offerings for ages 9 and up and for young people from 14.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Introductions during opening hours; tours in German and English by arrangement, and special tours with a historical or literary focus. Information signs are in three languages (German, Russian, English). Dogs are not allowed inside the museum. Booking through the tourist information, tel. 05533 40541. |
