Stadtmuseum Alsfeld

About the museum

The collection goes back to the history and antiquities association founded by citizens of Alsfeld on September 9, 1897. As part of the renovation of the old town, the Regionalmuseum was set up in 1975 to 1977 in two patrician houses on the Rittergasse, the Minnigerodehaus and the Neurathhaus of 1688. Today the history and museum association runs the house together with the town of Alsfeld.

For many years the museum has been closed for a heritage-compliant renovation of the buildings and is being reconceived. The Neurathhaus reopened in 2022 for the town's 800th anniversary; its entrance is in the former carriage gateway. The Minnigerodehaus is not yet accessible because of the conversion; it has an original spiral staircase whose 8.12-meter-high newel is carved from a single oak trunk. The collections, around 12,000 inventoried objects, are stored in a central depot run by volunteers.

A new permanent exhibition is planned with the sections "StadtGeschichten" (city stories) on the emergence and development of the town, "ArbeitsPlätze" (workplaces) on economic history, covering tobacco and pipes, brewing, furniture and chair production and the hat industry, and "GlaubensFragen" (questions of faith) on religious life. In addition, cabinets are to show special holdings. The museum barn with courtyard serves as an event venue.

Highlights

• Neurathhaus of 1688 with entrance through the former carriage gateway
• Spiral staircase carved from a single oak trunk in the Minnigerodehaus (currently not accessible)
• Central depot with around 12,000 inventoried objects
• Museum barn and museum courtyard for exhibitions and events
• Planned permanent exhibition on city history, economy and religion

Founded

1897

Operated by

Geschichts- und Museumsverein Alsfeld e. V. (GMV) mit der Stadt Alsfeld

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum entrance is in the former carriage gateway of the Neurathhaus on the Rittergasse, near the Marktplatz.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Up to 60 guests.

The museum barn with inner courtyard is used for exhibitions, readings, concerts and smaller events (up to 60 seats; pavilions and standing tables available). The barn has neither water, heating nor toilets (toilets are in the museum); in winter it usually stays closed.