Museum Schloss Ratibor

Current exhibitions

About the museum

Margrave George the Pious had the castle built from 1535 as a hunting lodge. It takes its name from the Silesian duchy of Ratibor, whose revenues paid for the construction. After the margraviate line ended in 1791, the area passed to Prussia, and the castle went to the ribbon manufacturer Johann Philipp Stieber, who used parts of it as production rooms.

Around 1892 Wilhelm Stieber reclaimed the main building for residential purposes and had it redesigned in historical styles by well-known artists and companies. This created sumptuous interiors in the style of the Renaissance and Baroque, which reflect the prosperity of the industrialist family. His widow Minna gave the castle to the town of Roth in 1942.

In 1953 the city museum moved into the rooms. After several years of closure and renovation, it reopened in 1985 as Museum Schloss Ratibor. Today the second floor presents the town and district history in twelve rooms, including a significant collection of Franconian ceramics, while the first floor holds the state hall and large salons of the Stieber family. They are considered one of the few completely preserved examples of historical residential culture in Bavaria.

Highlights

• State hall and salons of the Stieber family
• One of the few completely preserved historical residential castles in Bavaria
• City museum in twelve rooms
• Collection of Franconian ceramics
• Rally and program for children

Permanent exhibitions

• Wohnräume der Familie Stieber – State hall and salons on the first floor, designed around 1892 in historical styles.
• Stadtmuseum Roth – Town and district history in twelve rooms, with Franconian ceramics.

Founded

1953

Operated by

Stadt Roth

Admission & discounts

Holders of the Bavarian Ehrenamtskarte (volunteer card) have free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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 museum is not barrier-free.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Kids’ birthday parties

Rally with the castle ghost Johann and the figures Georg and Wilhelm, with the dog Rollo as companion; programs for day-care centres and schools; and children's birthday parties in the castle.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A6, A9 or B2 to Roth.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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