Stadtmuseum Euskirchen

About the museum

The Stadtmuseum Euskirchen opened in 1992 in the Dicken Turm, a defensive tower of the old city wall, and an adjoining Gründerzeit building on Kirchstraße. Because of fire-safety deficiencies, the museum had to close at the end of 2010. The city then built the Kulturhof, a new building for the city library and the museum, between Wilhelmstraße and Neutorwall; the museum moved there in 2012.

The building lies between the old and new towns. A section of the medieval city wall is incorporated into the rooms and is partly visible. The permanent exhibition traces the city's history from Roman times to the present and begins at the city model, which shows Euskirchen before industrialization. The final section on the city in the 20th century was added in November 2015 and includes eyewitness accounts, photos and objects contributed by residents.

In July 2021 the flood disaster also damaged the museum; parts of the collection had to be rescued and restored, and the museum later reopened. Today, alongside the permanent exhibition, the museum presents changing special exhibitions, offers guided tours and city tours, and runs a broad program for school classes and children. The city of Euskirchen operates the museum.

Highlights

• City model of Euskirchen before industrialization
• Visible section of the medieval city wall within the building
• Journey through time from Roman times (including a legionary helmet) to the 20th century
• Section "Heimat-Stadt-Euskirchen" with eyewitness accounts
• Free museum quiz for children

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung zur Stadtgeschichte Euskirchens – A journey through the history of the city and its districts from Roman times to the present, starting from the historical city model.

Founded

1992

Operated by

Stadt Euskirchen (Stadtbetrieb Kultureinrichtungen)

Director

Dr. Heike Lützenkirchen

Admission & discounts

Members of the museum association have free admission.

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

An elevator serves all rooms (second and third floors of the Kulturhof); museum staff will show the way. Accessible toilets and a baby changing room are available.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Baby changing facilities

Free museum quiz with a solution word, available at the museum counter; family ticket; children below preschool age pay no admission. Art workshops during school holidays for young people (e.g., ages 10–14, free with registration) and programs for school classes; baby changing room in the building.

Getting there & parking

Navigation address: Wilhelmstraße 32–34, 53879 Euskirchen (Kulturhof, city center).

Amenities & dining

• Café

Caffè bar Balance in the inner courtyard of the Kulturhof, between the library and the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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