Museum für Puppentheaterkultur
Puppet theater museum in Bad Kreuznach's KulturViertel with marionettes, hands-on stations and its own theater hall.
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About the museum
The Museum für PuppentheaterKultur, or PuK for short, has been part of the KulturViertel in Bad Kreuznach since April 2005 and is housed in the Rittergut Bangert. The town of Bad Kreuznach is the sponsor, and a friends' association supports the museum.
On about 900 square meters the museum shows puppet theater from around the world, including well-known marionettes from the Augsburger Puppenkiste and examples of puppet-theater traditions recognized as World Heritage. Experiment stations explain how marionettes work and how wooden heads are made.
On the first floor a chamber theater hall with 110 seats has been set up, which also offers wheelchair spaces. Performances take place there.
Highlights
- Marionettes from the Augsburger Puppenkiste
- Puppet-theater traditions from around the world
- Hands-on and experiment stations
- Chamber theater hall with 110 seats
- Children's birthday parties and workshops
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung Puppentheater – The exhibition shows puppet theater forms from around the world, with marionettes from the Augsburger Puppenkiste and hands-on stations on the technique of puppetry.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Stadt Bad Kreuznach
- Director
- Markus Dorner
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €4Children's price; the birthday child goes free at children's birthday parties. |
| Groups | –Guided tour for groups €60, school classes €35 (plus admission). |
| Guided tour for groups (about 1 hour) | €60 |
| Guided tour for school classes | €35 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The theater hall on the first floor has spaces for wheelchair users.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children's birthday parties with a set table (€35), a puppet-making workshop from €50 for up to 10 children, as well as guided tours; regular theater performances for children.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop on site and online shop with specialist books and fan merchandise.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum rooms can be rented for events or celebrations.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups and school classes by registration at puk-kasse@bad-kreuznach.de. |
