Museum Stangenberg Merck
Private art museum in a villa above Jugenheim with the work of painter Heidy Stangenberg-Merck and a café with a view over the Rhine plain.
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About the museum
The museum opened in 2010 and is housed in the "Haus auf der Höhe", a villa built in 1860 and expanded in 1904 by the architect Metzendorf, south of Darmstadt. The painter Heidy Stangenberg-Merck grew up in this house.
Over four floors and around 800 square meters it mainly shows her work, along with works by her mother Marietta Merck and by Karl Stangenberg. In the basement, "Artificium" sells art, books and CDs.
The café "Kunstgenuss" serves drinks and pastries with a view over the Rhine plain. The well-kept park is accessible only on special occasions or during guided tours.
Highlights
- Works by Heidy Stangenberg-Merck
- "Haus auf der Höhe" villa, 1860/1904
- Café "Kunstgenuss" with a view
- Artificium with art to take home
- Free guided tour on Wednesdays at 17:00
- Founded
- 2010
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5 |
| Groups | –Large groups on request. |
| Guided tour per group (by registration, max. 15 people) | €25Free on Wednesdays at 17:00 for groups of 3 or more |
| Children's guided tour (from age 6), per child | €5plus €25 per group |
Cash only; no debit or credit cards.
Accessibility
- 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
If you have physical limitations, please let us know in advance; then access is via designated parking spaces and the lift. The park is not accessible.
Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 6+
- Family tours & workshops
Child-friendly guided tours for up to 16 children aged 6 and over, accompanied by adults, by arrangement.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Ludwigstraße
Tram lines 6 and 8 connect Seeheim-Jugenheim with Darmstadt.
By car
Parking available
Plenty of parking directly at the house.
From the Ludwigstraße stop it is about 15–20 minutes on foot; the town lies on the A 5 and B 3, and Darmstadt is about 15 km away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café "Kunstgenuss" (16 seats); Artificium in the basement.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
Rooms for selected events by arrangement; café from €100 flat fee for private events.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | Guided tours also available in English; an evening tour with sparkling wine and canapés can be booked for 10 or more people; garden walk approx. 30 minutes. |
