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Kurpfälzisches Museum

Contemporary exhibits on 3 floors in art institution's HQ, founded 1869, with educational projects.

Hauptstraße 97, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
📞 +49 6221 5834020

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

The Kurpfälzisches Museum in Heidelberg, Germany, is an outstanding museum that offers visitors an insight into the history of the city and its region. Located in the centre of Heidelberg, the museum is housed in a beautiful Baroque building, which was built in 1720 and is one of the oldest museum buildings in Germany.

The museum's permanent collection is divided into several sections, including archaeology, art, cultural history, and natural history. Visitors can explore the history of Heidelberg and the surrounding region from the Stone Age to the present. The archaeology section features a wide range of artefacts from the region, including jewellery, pottery, tools, and coins. The art section showcases a variety of works from the 16th to the 20th centuries, including paintings, sculptures, and prints. The cultural history section includes a variety of items such as furniture, textiles, and decorative arts. Finally, the natural history section displays a variety of specimens, including fossils, minerals, and plants.

The museum also hosts a variety of special exhibitions throughout the year. Recent exhibitions have included 'Heidelberg in the Middle Ages', 'The Kurpfalz in the 18th Century', and 'The History of Heidelberg University'. The museum also houses a number of important artworks, including a portrait of Elector Palatine Frederick V by Hans Holbein the Younger and a painting of Heidelberg Castle by Johann Georg von Dillis.

The Kurpfälzisches Museum is an excellent place to explore the history of Heidelberg and the surrounding region. With its beautiful Baroque building and wide range of artefacts, artworks, and specimens, the museum offers visitors an insight into the culture and history of the city and its region. Whether you are interested in archaeology, art, cultural history, or natural history, the Kurpfälzisches Museum is a must-see for anyone visiting Heidelberg.

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5 stars

Good to visit and know more about Heidelberg history. Not very big museum, 2 hour is enough to see everything.

4 stars

Fantastic museum of art and history, beautiful works and lots of stuff to see. Time period all the way from prehistoric to Celtic, Roman, Medieval, Romantic, and more. Only problem is most of the explanations are only in German and they don't let you use your phone to translate because they don't allow pictures... Or at least the one caretaker we ran into said so.

5 stars

I didn't expect this museum to be this large and worthwhile, the Lonely Planet doesn't fully reveal its richness. You should plan at least half a day here. To improve an already excellent experience, I recommend adding English translations.