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Museums in Baden-Württemberg

Between the Black Forest, Lake Constance and the Swabian Jura, the museums range from world-famous car museums to Baroque palaces and small local history collections.

309Museums
177Cities & towns
72with free admission
StuttgartState capital
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Baden-Württemberg Museum Guide

Our guide lists 309 museums in Baden-Württemberg across 177 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Stuttgart (26), Heidelberg (12), and Karlsruhe (8).

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (18%), Art & Design (14%), and Science & Technology (14%) – all 12 categories are represented.

72 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €4 and €9.

84 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 188 offer dedicated programs for families, and 96 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Baden-Württemberg?

Our directory currently lists 309 museums in Baden-Württemberg across 177 towns and cities.

What are the best-known museums in Baden-Württemberg?

Some of the best known are Burg Hohenzollern, Zisterzienserabtei Maulbronn, Heidelberger Schloss, Porsche-Museum, and Mercedes-Benz Museum.

Which museums in Baden-Württemberg offer free admission?

72 museums are free to visit – for example Gedenkstätte Grafeneck, Dokumentations- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Sinti und Roma, Museum Hegel-Haus, and Kunsthalle Würth.

Which museums in Baden-Württemberg are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 44 are open, such as Burg Hohenzollern, Zisterzienserabtei Maulbronn, and Heidelberger Schloss.

Which museums in Baden-Württemberg are wheelchair accessible?

84 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Porsche-Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum, and Vitra Design Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in Baden-Württemberg?

A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €27. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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