Stadtmuseum Groß-Gerau
Local history museum on the Marktplatz with a Roman department and city history 1920–1990.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Stadtmuseum Groß-Gerau was founded in 1929 with exhibition rooms in the Historic Town Hall. In 1987 the city acquired the former AOK building at Marktplatz 3 and set up the new museum there; from 1989 it hosted special exhibitions and events, and from 1993 it showed a first permanent exhibition.
In 2007 the current permanent exhibition opened on the upper floor. It spans two eras: "Die Römer in Groß-Gerau" presents nearly three centuries of Roman history in today's district Auf Esch, from the Augustan period to the beginning of the Migration Period, including finds from the fort and the Roman bath. "Wir waren dabei – Stadtgeschichte 1920–1990" tells the story of the generations living today, from barrels of the Unionbrauerei brewery to flags of the Startbahn protesters.
Since 2014 there has also been a cabinet of drawings, prints and paintings by the Groß-Gerau artist Wilhelm Altheim (1871–1914). The ground floor hosts special exhibitions and events. An audio guide made by pupils leads through the Roman department.
Highlights
- Roman department with finds from the fort, the bath and the Mithraeum
- City history 1920–1990, from liqueur factory to Startbahn protest
- Cabinet with works by the painter Wilhelm Altheim
- Audio guide made by pupils for pupils
Permanent exhibitions
- Die Römer in Groß-Gerau – Nearly three centuries of Roman history in today's district Auf Esch, with finds from the fort, bath, graves and Mithraeum.
- Wir waren dabei – Stadtgeschichte 1920–1990 – This section looks at the everyday life of Groß-Gerau's generations in the 20th century, from the liqueur factory to the GIs.
- Wilhelm-Altheim-Kabinett – Drawings, prints and paintings by the Groß-Gerau artist Wilhelm Altheim (1871–1914) can be seen permanently during opening hours.
- Founded
- 1929
- Operated by
- Kreisstadt Groß-Gerau
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 5 · Children from age 6 |
| Guided tour for adults (per person) | €4At least €40 per adult group |
| Guided tour for pupils and children (per person) | €3At least €30 per pupil group |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The audio guide is explicitly for children too. The tours are suitable for school classes throughout and are tailored to the grade level.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Groß-Gerau Marktplatz
Bus stop Groß-Gerau Marktplatz (lines 22, 41, 42, 61, 63, 65, 675).
The museum is at Marktplatz 3 in the city center.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The audio guide to the Roman department was developed by pupils for pupils and can also be accessed via a QR code in the museum. Tours on Roman times and city history, as well as themed school tours (e.g., Weimar Republic and National Socialism, end of the war and reconstruction, Jewish life), can be booked. |
