Museum für historische Wehrtechnik
Association museum in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz with weapons, ammunition, communications, and anti-aircraft technology, mainly from the first half of the 20th century.
About the museum
The nonprofit association Museum für historische Wehrtechnik was founded in February 1983; in June 1984 the museum opened on grounds provided by the Diehl-Stiftung at Diehl Metall in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz. According to its statutes, the association is dedicated to researching and presenting military technology, especially in Germany in the first half of the 20th century.
From a single building, the exhibition grew to several buildings and halls with over 1,000 square meters as well as an outdoor area with field howitzers, cannons, and anti-aircraft guns. One focus is one of the largest publicly accessible ammunition collections in Germany; in addition there are infantry weapons, communications and radio equipment, optics, gas and air-raid protection, searchlights, and aviation and bunker equipment. Since 2006 there has also been a model-building area.
Volunteer members maintain and restore the objects, help identify military-history finds, and conduct research on, among other things, aircraft crashes and air defense in northern Bavaria. Several buildings are currently being refurbished.
Highlights
- Extensive ammunition collection
- Outdoor area with field howitzers, cannons, and anti-aircraft guns
- Walk-in depot with communications, radio, and optical equipment
- 60 cm and 150 cm anti-aircraft searchlights
- Model-building area since 2006
Permanent exhibitions
- Sammlung historischer Wehrtechnik – Thematic exhibition in several buildings: communications and radio equipment, optics, gas and air-raid protection, anti-aircraft guns and searchlights, ammunition, and artillery pieces in the outdoor area.
- Founded
- 1984
- Operated by
- Museum für historische Wehrtechnik e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 13 · Children under 14 free. |
| Special tour outside opening hours (up to 5 people) | €40Flat rate; each additional person €5. |
| Surcharge for buildings being refurbished (on tours) | €10Accessible only on request for special interest. |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Röthenbach (Pegnitz) · 900 m
S-Bahn S2 from Nürnberg Hbf (approx. 15 minutes) to Röthenbach (Pegnitz), from there about 900 m back toward Schwaig.
By car
Parking available
Plenty of parking at the museum grounds.
A3 exit Mögeldorf/Schwaig/Röthenbach; after about 2 km, just before the Röthenbach town sign, turn right toward Diehl Metall, after the underpass turn left to the museum grounds. From the A9, exit Lauf/Röthenbach.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Books from the affiliated publisher are available at the museum.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Special tours year-round by appointment via email or phone. |
