Reichsstadtmuseum im Ochsenhof
Town history museum in the Ochsenhof of 1537 in the old town of Bad Windsheim, run by the Historischer Verein (historical society).
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About the museum
The Reichsstadtmuseum (Museum of the Imperial City) is housed in the "Ochsenhof" (Ox Court), a building from 1537 in the old town of Bad Windsheim. It tells the story of the former Free Imperial City of Windsheim and its residents.
The collection is run by the Historischer Verein Bad Windsheim e. V. (historical society), which looks after the museum together with the town of Bad Windsheim. The society maintains and curates the holdings and promotes the historical and archaeological research of the town's past through guided tours, excursions, excavations and lectures.
The permanent exhibition covers around 800 square meters across four floors. Chambers, parlors and workshops are furnished with rich interiors, and thematically arranged everyday objects are shown in a great variety of forms and types. Each year there are also special exhibitions and a program of events.
Highlights
- Ochsenhof museum building from 1537
- Permanent exhibition across four floors of around 800 m²
- Chambers, parlors and workshops of the imperial city
- Everyday objects, presented by theme
- Stair lift for people with limited mobility
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung zur Reichsstadt Bad Windsheim – Town history, everyday life and the living worlds of the people of Bad Windsheim, shown in chambers, parlors and workshops across four floors.
- Operated by
- Historischer Verein Bad Windsheim e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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€2 per person.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
A stair lift is available for people with limited mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the old town of Bad Windsheim, Seegasse 27.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours for groups by registration: by phone during opening hours (tel. +49 9841 1073) or by email via the website. |
