Stadtmuseum Hilchenbach in der Wilhelmsburg
Local heritage museum in the Wilhelmsburg, a former Nassau state palace, with town history, theme rooms and free admission.
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About the museum
The Hilchenbach City Museum goes back to a school and local heritage museum in the district of Allenbach, which grew out of school work and was housed in the attic of the old village school. When that building was demolished, the town took over the holdings under the Stiftung Paul Benfer. The museum opened in the Wilhelmsburg at the lower end of the market square on October 30, 1982.
The Wilhelmsburg was a Nassau state palace and was the seat of the local court until 1976. Today, alongside the actual local heritage museum, it houses several theme rooms that together tell the town’s story: from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, with industries such as meadow management, leather, felt and glue production, and mining, as well as political history. A dedicated area is devoted to the town’s best-known son, Johann Heinrich Jung, known as Jung-Stilling. In the hallway, display cases hold objects from the toy museum of the partner municipality of Seiffen in the Ore Mountains.
By the end of 2019, a total of 136,043 people had visited the house. Admission is free; tours can be arranged.
Highlights
- Town history of Hilchenbach from the Middle Ages to the 20th century
- Theme rooms on meadow management, leather, felt and glue production, and mining
- Area on Johann Heinrich Jung, known as Jung-Stilling
- Wilhelmsburg, former Nassau state palace
- Toy display cases from the partner municipality of Seiffen
Permanent exhibition
- Stadtmuseum in der Wilhelmsburg – Local heritage of Hilchenbach with theme rooms on trade and crafts, mining, political history and Jung-Stilling.
- Founded
- 1982
- Operated by
- Stadt Hilchenbach
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Guided tour of the city museum (up to 10 people, about 90 minutes) | €50Flat fee per tour |
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Admission is free, though the museum welcomes donations. Illustrated museum brochure €2.50.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hilchenbach Stadtmitte
Bus line R11 to the Hilchenbach Stadtmitte stop.
By car
Parking available
Public parking in the town center and a visitor car park at the town hall.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Photography | Photos for private use are allowed; other image, sound and film recordings only with explicit permission. |
| Good to know | Guided tours (groups of up to 10 people) are offered during opening hours and booked through the guest and cultural landscape guide Michael Thon; the museum can also be explored on your own. |
