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Worth seeing exhibitions on castle, town and regional history in the Renaissance castle Merseburg
Above the river Saale, next to the cathedral, on the site of a former Ottonian royal palace is the Merseburg bishop's and later ducal palace. The history of this place, the city and regional history from prehistory and early history to the more recent present, is illustrated in the exhibitions of the Cultural History Museum Merseburg Castle by means of valuable
Above the river Saale, next to the cathedral, on the site of a former Ottonian royal palace is the Merseburg bishop's and later ducal palace. The history of this place, the city and regional history from prehistory and early history to the more recent present, is illustrated in the exhibitions of the Cultural History Museum Merseburg Castle by means of valuable
Worth seeing exhibitions on castle, town and regional history in the Renaissance castle Merseburg
Above the river Saale, next to the cathedral, on the site of a former Ottonian royal palace is the Merseburg bishop's and later ducal palace. The history of this place, the city and regional history from prehistory and early history to the more recent present, is vividly presented in the exhibitions of the Cultural History Museum Merseburg Castle by means of valuable exhibits. The splendid epoch of the Dukes of Saxony-Merseburg - the ducal medal cabinet and representative sculptures of the Merseburg sculptor families Hoppenhaupt, Trothe and Agner are representative examples - is to be highlighted as a department. Historical igniters and lighters as well as glass beadwork from the 19th and 20th centuries are presented as national collections. Graphics and paintings by the artist Hans Rothe (Burgliebenau near Merseburg) are also permanently on display. Changing special and cabinet exhibitions, guided tours, museum festivals and museum educational projects deepen the offer.
Above the river Saale, next to the cathedral, on the site of a former Ottonian royal palace is the Merseburg bishop's and later ducal palace. The history of this place, the city and regional history from prehistory and early history to the more recent present, is vividly presented in the exhibitions of the Cultural History Museum Merseburg Castle by means of valuable exhibits. The splendid epoch of the Dukes of Saxony-Merseburg - the ducal medal cabinet and representative sculptures of the Merseburg sculptor families Hoppenhaupt, Trothe and Agner are representative examples - is to be highlighted as a department. Historical igniters and lighters as well as glass beadwork from the 19th and 20th centuries are presented as national collections. Graphics and paintings by the artist Hans Rothe (Burgliebenau near Merseburg) are also permanently on display. Changing special and cabinet exhibitions, guided tours, museum festivals and museum educational projects deepen the offer.
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March to October:
daily 9:00 - 18:00 o'clock
November to February_
daily 10:00 - 16:00 o'clock
Note: Days off on 24 and 31 December
daily 9:00 - 18:00 o'clock
November to February_
daily 10:00 - 16:00 o'clock
Note: Days off on 24 and 31 December
- Bad weather offerfor all weathersfor school classesfor familiesfor individual guestsSuitable for seniorsfor children (any age)for children (6-10 years)for children (from 10 years)
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- Children's play corner (inside)WC facilityBarrier-free WCAdmission 3,50 €,
reduced 2,00 € (subject to reservation),
Combi-ticket Dom-Schloss and moreArrival by car:
via the A 9 (exit Leipzig-West in direction Merseburg via B 181),
A 14 (exit Halle-Peißen via B 100 and B 91 in direction Merseburg),
A 38 (exit Merseburg-Nord or Leuna via B 181 in direction Merseburg). Use the "Schloss-Parkplatz" in the Hälterstraße below the castle
By train: to Merseburg Hbf. By foot in 15 minutes via Bahnhofstraße, Thilo-von Trotha-Straße and Domstraße through the Krumme Tor to the Domplatz
Where:
Address:
Cultural History Museum Merseburg Castle
Cathedral square 9
06217 Merseburg
phone: +49 3461 / 401318
E-mail: museum.schloss.merseburg@saalekreis.de
website: http://www.saalekreis.de/
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