Kulmbach

Armeemuseum Friedrich der Große

"Frederick the Great" Army Museum displays the history of the Hohenzollern territories in Franconia from the 12th to 19th centuries  which are on display in 32 glass cases. It documents the outward appearance and inner structure of an army which altered the course of history on the battlefields of 18th century Europe and focuses in particular on the time of Frederick the Great (1740-1786).The infantry and cavalry are described in detail, as well as the social structure of the troops. The main exhibits are firearms, swords, flags and paintings. The museum was established jointly with the collector and historian Bernd Windsheimer.

Armeemuseum Friedrich der Große
Plassenburg, Festungsberg 26
95326 Kulmbach
Telefon +49 (0) 92 21 82 20-20
Telefax +49 (0) 92 21 82 20-26
kontakt@armeemuseum-plassenburg.de
www.armeemuseum-plassenburg.de

Badhaus

Already in the Middle Ages people would literally strongly dress up prior to the enjoyment of culture.

The landmarked "Kulmbacher Badhaus" is completely renovated and informs about the traditions of the bathing culture. It also provides space for changing art exhibitions.

Badhaus
Oberhacken 34
95326 Kulmbach
Telefon +49 (0) 92 21/ 94 02 10
Telefax +49 (0) 92 21/ 92 84 20
juergen.treppner@stadt-kulmbach.de
www.landschaftsmuseum.de

Deutsches Zinnfigurenmuseum Plassenburg

The German museum of pewter figures at the Plassenburg is the largest in the world - 300,000 individual figures in 150 dioramas portray the history of mankind. Furthermore, the biggest diorama of the world is here. The 40 square metre diorama, which shows the destruction of Kulmbach from 1553 with 19.385 figures, entered the Guiness book of records in 1998.

Deutsches Zinnfigurenmuseum Plassenburg
Festungsberg 26
95326 Kulmbach
Telefon +49 (0) 92 21 / 80 45 71
Telefax +49 (0) 92 21 80 45 79
museen@stadt-kulmbach.de
plassenburg.de

Landschaftsmuseum Obermain Plassenburg

"Upper Main Landscape Museum" - Numerous memorabilia and presentations lead through the west wing of Plassenburg Castle. The museum of rural life pursues artistically and culturally significant exhibits from the Upper Main region.  Among its great treasures are the famous "Pörbitscher Schatz", burial mounds or the museum of spices. With computers, acustic images and videostagings the museum is particularly lively designed.

Landschaftsmuseum Obermain Plassenburg
Festungsberg 26
95326 Kulmbach
Telefon +49 (0) 92 21/ 80 45 71
museen@stadt-kulmbach.de
plassenburg.de

Museen im Mönchshof

Bavarian Brewery Museum, German Spice Museum, Bavarian Bakery Museum: With three museums under one roof, the museums in the Mönchshof offer a unique cultural and historical showcase of Kulmbach as a traditional food centre.

Bavarian Brewery Museum

On an exhibition area of over 3,000 square metres, you can experience the impressive history and art of brewing beer. From the ancient Egyptians to the Romans and Celts, the path leads to the beer brewing of the monks in the Middle Ages. You will learn how industrialisation revolutionised and rationalised brewing culture and that brewing beer is still a fine art today - despite all the technology. ...and at the end, every guest will be given a tasting sip from our transparent museum brewery.

German Spice Museum

Experience the whole world of spices with us! Follow the spice caravans on their long journey from China to the trading centres on the Mediterranean, accompany the muleteers on their arduous journey across the Alps to medieval Nuremberg and embark on a journey through time: from the myth and magic of spices in the past to botany, science and the art of healing in the present.

Bavarian Bakery Museum

"Today I bake, tomorrow I brew" - just as baking and brewing go together in fairy tales, in the "Kulmbacher Mönchshof" experience landscape you can learn about baking in an extensive, intensive and entertaining way in addition to brewing.

Museen im Mönchshof
Hofer Str. 20
95326 Kulmbach
Telefon 09221/80514
info@kulmbacher-moenchshof.de
kulmbacher-moenchshof.de

Museum "Die Hohenzollern in Franken"

"The Hohenzollerns in Franconia" Museum - The Hohenzollerns is one of the most important German dynasties from which numerous kings and emperors emerged. An important base of their rule was the Plassenburg. The exhibition recalls that this family - former burgraves of Nuremberg - once grew up in Franconia and ruled until 1806. The historical tour deals with the princely existence and the life of the Hohenzollerns from medieval times up to the time of their rule in Prussia.

Museum "Die Hohenzollern in Franken"
Plassenburg, Festungsberg 26
95326 Kulmbach
Telefon +49 (0) 92 21/ 82 20-0
Telefax +49 (0) 92 21/ 82 20-26
sgvbayreuth@bsv.bayern.de
www.schloesser.bayern.de