Museum der Stadt Alzenau im Schlösschen Michelbach

About the museum

The Schlösschen Michelbach in the Kahlaue was built around 1730 as a noble country seat in the form of a moated water castle (Wasserschlösschen). In 1980, the Heimat- und Geschichtsverein Alzenau (local heritage and history association) set up a local history collection on the ground floor. After a thorough renovation, the Museum der Stadt Alzenau moved into the Baroque complex in 2006.

The exhibition "Regionalität und Wandel – Streifzüge durch eine Grenzregion" is designed according to museum-education principles and relies on media technology and hands-on stations. Among other topics, it covers early border lines, the struggle for the Freigericht, local history, religious life, and political upheavals and modern developments. The upper floor houses an event hall for cabaret, chamber music and exhibitions; in the freely accessible castle garden, more than 100 roses in 55 varieties grow.

Highlights

• Interactive permanent exhibition on the border region
• Baroque Schlösschen from around 1730
• Rose garden with over 100 roses in 55 varieties
• Audio guide in German and English
• Museum café in the Remise (carriage house)

Permanent exhibition

• Regionalität und Wandel – Streifzüge durch eine Grenzregion – Interactive exhibition on the eventful history of the Alzenau region as a border area, from early border lines through the struggle for the Freigericht to modern developments.

Founded

2006

Operated by

Stadt Alzenau

Admission & discounts

The audio guide is free of charge against a €10 deposit.

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Amenities & dining

• Café

Museum café in the Remise.

Events & venue rental

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