Museum Altdorf
Local history museum in a 16th-century house, with a permanent archaeological exhibition on the prehistory of Altdorf near Landshut.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in a listed building on Weinbergstraße that is among the oldest in the area. Wood analysis dates beams of the house and barn to 1547–1550; the unusually large brick vaulted cellar also dates from this period. In the 18th century the house was substantially remodeled, so its original appearance was reconstructed on the computer.
The Marktgemeinde (market municipality) of Altdorf acquired the building in 1989 and, after a heritage-compliant renovation, set up a museum that opened in 1996. The project was driven mainly by the commitment of residents and the Heimat- und Museumsverein (local heritage and museum association). Since then, changing special exhibitions and social events have shaped the house.
The focus is the permanent archaeological exhibition in the cellar, opened in 2016. Using finds from Altdorf, it traces a path from the first farmers some 7,500 years ago through the metal ages and the Romans into the early Middle Ages. The presentation on about 50 square meters is currently being redesigned.
Highlights
- House from around 1550 with a large brick vaulted cellar
- Permanent archaeological exhibition on Altdorf's prehistory
- Finds from the first farmers to the early Middle Ages
- Open Sundays with free admission
- Hikes and events throughout the year
Permanent exhibition
- Archäologie – Innovationen in der Urgeschichte – The exhibition in the cellar, opened in 2016, traces developments through Altdorf finds from the first farmers 7,500 years ago through the metal ages and the Romans into the early Middle Ages; the presentation is currently being redesigned.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Markt Altdorf
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Museum education for school and kindergarten groups from Altdorf; the museum also organizes hikes and events throughout the year.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Wadenspanner bzw. Altdorf-Rathaus · 5-min walk
Landshut city bus lines 1 (Wadenspanner stop) and 8 (Altdorf-Rathaus stop).
By car
Free parking
Free parking directly below the museum.
A good five-minute walk from either bus stop.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group tours at any time by arrangement. Museum education programs for groups from educational institutions in the Marktgemeinde Altdorf (topics from the Paleolithic to the early modern period); inquiries by email or phone. |
