Nordpfälzer Heimatmuseum

About the museum

The museum is run by the Nordpfälzer Geschichtsverein, a historical society founded in 1904 on a local-heritage basis, which operates the building in Rockenhausen. The building on Bezirksamtsstraße dates from 1926; the front garden was laid out and opened in 1930.

Between 2017 and 2023 the museum was thoroughly renovated and given a new concept. Across two floors with roughly 450 square meters of exhibition space, the focus is now on the concept of "Heimat" (home region). The ground floor covers the land around the Donnersberg, and the upper floor presents Rockenhausen as a town through the ages. Listening and video stations complement the objects.

The exhibition traces history from prehistory and early history through Celtic and Roman settlements, castles and monasteries, to mining. It also covers traditional crafts, agriculture and beekeeping, the town's twin-town partnerships and well-known local figures. Already in the front garden stands the Roman fountain from Katzenbach, discovered in 1911 and rebuilt here. The museum also houses a collection of cast-iron stoves by the Gienanth firm, a regional library with works dating back to the 16th century, and an archive with files, charters and school logbooks from closed schools.

Highlights

• Roman fountain from Katzenbach in the front garden
• New permanent exhibition with listening and video stations
• History of the Donnersberg district on the ground floor
• Rockenhausen through the ages on the upper floor
• Cast-iron stoves by the Gienanth firm
• Regional library and archive of the historical society

Permanent exhibitions

• Das Land um den Donnersberg – The ground floor covers the landscape and history of the Donnersberg district, from Celts and Romans through castles and monasteries to mining, agriculture and crafts.
• Rockenhausen im Wandel der Zeit – The upper floor shows town history, everyday life, twin-town partnerships and well-known local figures.
• Römerbrunnen im Vorgarten – The Roman fountain, discovered in Katzenbach in 1911, was rebuilt in front of the museum.

Operated by

Nordpfälzer Geschichtsverein e. V.

Director

Timo Scherne

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

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

Accessible entrance to the building. According to the municipality, all rooms are accessible without restrictions, and there are numerous seats.

Kids & families

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