Museum in der Schlosskirche des Saarlandmuseums
Sacred art museum in the Saarbrücken Schlosskirche with medieval sculptures, Baroque princely tombs and stained-glass windows; admission is free.
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About the museum
The Schlosskirche on the Saarbrücken Schlossberg is first mentioned in 1476 and has served as a Protestant church since 1575. It was badly damaged in the Second World War; the original cross-rib vault was afterward replaced by a flat ceiling. It is also the burial place of several counts and princes of the House of Nassau-Saarbrücken.
Since the new display was installed in 2004, the Stiftung Saarländischer Kulturbesitz has used the building as a museum for sacred art and cultural treasures. A glass extension on the south side opens up the gallery and connects the church with the neighboring buildings of the Saarlandmuseum.
The collection spans works from the 13th to the 19th century and shows the role that liturgy and piety played in everyday life. Particular focuses are medieval sculptures, above all Lorraine Madonnas of the 14th century, and Baroque funerary art: in the nave stand five surviving fragments of the apostle cycle by Jacques Pierrard de Coraille, along with his monumental tombs of 1699/1700 and the late Baroque tomb of Prince Wilhelm Heinrich. Colored church windows by Georg Meistermann shape the space.
Highlights
- Lorraine Madonnas of the 14th century
- Fragments of the apostle cycle by Jacques Pierrard de Coraille
- Baroque princely tombs
- Church windows by Georg Meistermann
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Sakrale Kunst und Kulturgüter (13.–19. Jahrhundert) – Medieval sculptures, Baroque tombs and testimonies of church life in the Schlosskirche, including the fragments of the apostle cycle by Pierrard de Coraille.
- Operated by
- Stiftung Saarländischer Kulturbesitz
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Combined ticket for the museums at the Saarbrücken Schlossplatz | €8Reduced €5; valid for the museums on the Schlossplatz (Alte Sammlung, Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte, Historisches Museum Saar). Visiting the Schlosskirche itself is free. |
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Admission to the Museum in der Schlosskirche is free.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- 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
A historic, listed church building that is largely wheelchair-suitable: the nave can be reached step-free via a steep, paved ramp, while the choir and side aisles are reached via two steps only. An elevator leads to the sculpture exhibition in the gallery, where there are also accessible toilets. Information on accessibility: Tel. +49 681 9964-234.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Schlossplatz
Schlossplatz stop with regular connections toward the Hauptbahnhof (main station).
By car
Parking available
Parking below the Schlossplatz.
By car via the A 620, exit Wilhelm-Heinrich-Brücke, then follow the signs to the palace.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography with flash or tripod only with the permission of the staff. |
| Good to know | Guided tours on request through the team of the Saarlandmuseum (Tel. +49 681 9964-234, service@saarlandmuseum.de). Larger bags must be checked; keep about an arm's length from the artworks. |
