Stadtmuseum Rastatt
Rastatt town history and the early history of the region in a baroque town palace opposite the Residenzschloss.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Stadtmuseum Rastatt was founded in 1895. Since 1973 its collections have been housed in a baroque town palace at Herrenstraße 11, in the heart of the city opposite the Residenzschloss.
The permanent exhibition on town history tells the story of Rastatt over the past roughly 300 years, with a focus on the Peace of Rastatt of 1714, the Congress of Rastatt 1797–1799, the construction of the federal fortress and the Baden Revolution of 1848/49 through to the post-war period. A second permanent exhibition introduces the prehistory and early history of the region, with topics including the princely grave of Hügelsheim, the Celtic period and the Merovingian period; audio guide stations deepen the understanding of individual objects.
The museum also includes the Schlackenwerth Room in the Rossi-Haus, which recalls the close connection with the formerly Bohemian town of Schlackenwerth (now Ostrov), and the Kantorenhaus as a branch with a documentation room on the Jewish history of Rastatt.
Highlights
- Town history from the Peace of Rastatt in 1714 through the 1848/49 revolution to the post-war period
- Prehistory and early history with the princely grave of Hügelsheim
- Audio guide stations
- Baroque town palace opposite the Residenzschloss
- Kantorenhaus with documentation on Jewish history
Permanent exhibitions
- Dauerausstellung zur Stadtgeschichte – Around 300 years of Rastatt history – from the Peace of 1714 through the Baden Revolution of 1849 to the post-war period.
- Dauerausstellung zur Ur- und Frühgeschichte – Finds and stories from prehistory through the Celts and Merovingians, with audio guide stations.
- Founded
- 1895
- Operated by
- Stadt Rastatt
- Director
- Johanna Kätzel
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2 |
Free admission: every first Friday of the month
Free admission with the Museums-PASS-Musées.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Age-appropriate tours for children, with props to handle in various areas of the house.
Getting there & parking
The museum is at Herrenstraße 11, opposite the Residenzschloss in the city center.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Audio guide stations in the permanent exhibition on prehistory and early history; group tours by arrangement, including for children of various ages. |
