Stadtmuseum Neuötting

About the museum

The Stadtmuseum Neuötting reopened in 1996 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026. It lies at the western end of Stadtplatz and presents a cross-section of the town's history from the Middle Ages to modern times. It is run by the town of Neuötting.

On the first floor, the exhibits cover the founding of the town, municipal administration and town boundaries, the civic militia and territorial defense, trade, crafts and minting, as well as Inn river shipping and the brief episode of the local railway. The upper floors are devoted to urban life around Stadtplatz, the building style of the Inn towns, water, and the 1797 town fire, which is staged with an original 18th-century fire pump.

On the top floor, the social welfare system of Neuötting is presented; the Renaissance roof truss itself is considered the largest exhibit. The didactic concept does not follow a fixed route: visitors explore individual theme areas on their own, supported by short text panels.

Highlights

• Original 18th-century fire pump
• 1797 town fire
• Inn river shipping and local railway
• Renaissance roof truss as an exhibit
• Accessible museum with tours in sign language

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung Stadtgeschichte – City history from the Middle Ages to modern times across three floors, with Inn river shipping, the 1797 town fire, the fire pump and the Renaissance roof truss.

Founded

1996

Operated by

Stadt Neuötting

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the permanent exhibition is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the museum, it is accessible, with paths for wheelchair users; guided tours for blind and visually impaired people (with objects to touch) as well as for deaf and hard-of-hearing people in sign language, plus written information. Inquiries for special tours: 08671 88371-13.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

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

Museum rallies (grades 2–4) and medieval rallies (grades 5–6) with question booklets, the children's tour "Möhrenbachbettwanderung" with props (from 3rd grade) and "Chinesischer Korb" for all age groups; on the basement level, craft activities take place on event days.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at Ludwigstraße 12, at the western end of Stadtplatz in the old town.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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