Städtisches Museum Hann. Münden
City museum in the Welfenschloss with local and trade history, works by Gustav Eberlein, and Münden faience.
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About the museum
The Städtisches Museum Hann. Münden opened on July 29, 1898, in the Welfenschloss as the "Altertümer- und Eberlein-Museum" and is one of the oldest municipal museums in Lower Saxony. It grew out of two collections: a small local heritage display with archaeological finds from the tower of the Tillyschanze, and numerous plaster models by the sculptor Gustav Eberlein, who came from Münden and had them sent from his Berlin studio to the town.
The castle was built in 1501 and rebuilt in Renaissance style after a fire, starting in 1560. The museum spans several floors and presents city history, urban archaeology, and trade, shipping and transport, including objects related to Münden's staple right (Stapelrecht). Eberlein's works are a focal point.
Highlights include products of the Münden faience manufactory from the 18th and 19th centuries, and two original Renaissance chambers with wall paintings that fill the room; these can only be visited on a guided tour.
Highlights
- Museum in the Welfenschloss, one of the oldest municipal museums in Lower Saxony
- City, trade and shipping history
- Works by the sculptor Gustav Eberlein
- Münden faience from the 18th and 19th centuries
- Renaissance chambers with wall paintings (guided tour only)
Permanent exhibitions
- Stadtgeschichte, Handel und Schifffahrt – A walk through the town's history with a pharmacy, general store, an apartment from around 1900 and a pewter foundry, plus sections on urban archaeology, the staple right and transport.
- Gustav Eberlein – Works and plaster models by the sculptor Gustav Eberlein, who remained closely tied to Münden for many years.
- Fayencen der Manufaktur Münden – Collection of products from the Münden faience manufactory from the 18th and 19th centuries.
- Founded
- 1898
- Operated by
- Stadt Hann. Münden
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50Schoolchildren, students, trainees, recipients of social benefits (SGB II, SGB XII, AsylbLG) and participants in the Federal Voluntary Service, each with proof |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free. |
| Seniors | –No separate senior concession. |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50With proof |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2.50 per personPer person |
| Families | €82 adults with their own children up to age 17 |
Adult price from age 18. School classes pay no admission for class tours (plus the accompanying teachers).
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
The entrance is on the fourth floor, and there is an elevator. The third and second floors can only be reached by stairs, so only the fourth floor is largely accessible.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €8 · 2 adults with their own children up to age 17 |
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers a family ticket and recurring children's holiday activities.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Schlossplatz
Bus stop "Schlossplatz" directly in front of the castle; about 12 minutes on foot from Hann. Münden station.
By car
Paid parking
Paid parking directly in front of the castle.
Navigation address: Schlossplatz 5. The museum is in the Welfenschloss on the northeastern edge of the old town.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The Renaissance chambers (the Roman Chamber and the "Zum Weißen Ross" chamber) can only be visited on a guided tour. |
