Stadt- und Wallfahrtsmuseum
City history museum in a Renaissance house from 1588, with Roman-era finds, the "Zum Heiligen Blut" pilgrimage and a historic candle-making workshop in Walldürn.
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About the museum
The Stadt- und Wallfahrtsmuseum is located near the pilgrimage basilica in the center of Walldürn. Across four floors, it documents the history of the town, from Roman times through the pilgrimage and local trades up to the present day.
The building was erected in 1588 by Valentin Stumpf as a Renaissance patrician house. Its earlier name, "Zum güldenen Engel", suggests it was once an inn; inscriptions dating from 1598 were uncovered in the large room on the upper floor.
For several decades the house belonged to the Ehemann family, after whom it is still called the "Ehemannsches Haus" today. The family ran a candle-making workshop that produced candles and wax goods for the pilgrimage; tools of this craft are displayed as museum pieces. Detailed displays are also devoted to folk and local history, Roman times and the "Zum Heiligen Blut" pilgrimage.
Highlights
- Renaissance house from 1588
- Documentation of the "Zum Heiligen Blut" pilgrimage
- Roman period in Walldürn
- Tools of the historic candle-making workshop
- Uncovered inscriptions from 1598
Permanent exhibition
- Stadtgeschichte von der Römerzeit bis heute – Tour across four floors with sections on Roman times, the "Zum Heiligen Blut" pilgrimage, crafts and folk culture.
- Operated by
- Stadt Walldürn
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Groups | –Guided tour per group €55 including admission, maximum 15 people |
| Group guided tour (incl. admission) | €55maximum 15 people, also outside opening hours by request |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, a toilet for people with disabilities and stroller-accessible access are available.
Kids & families
- Stroller-friendly
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
(Motorhome) parking at Miltenberger Straße, Schloss parking garage (Burgstraße), Rathaus parking lot and Schloss parking lot.
The museum is at Hauptstraße 39, near the pilgrimage basilica; there are restaurants in the immediate area.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours for up to 15 people can be requested from the Tourist- und Freizeitinformation. |
