Description
True Treasures
Right next to the famous Bamberg Cathedral, the Historical Museum in the Old Court showcases the precious collections of the World Heritage City during the summer season.
At the start of the 2026 exhibition season, this picturesque setting itself will become the subject of the special exhibition "Walls of Power. The Old Court Bamberg".
Additionally, art historically significant paintings invite visitors to the section "Picture Walk | Paintings Tell Stories". The exhibition "Jewish Life in Bamberg" brings an important facet of our culture into focus. "A New Era Dawns | Bamberg´s Bourgeoisie between Romanticism and the Founding Era" tells of the engagement of Bamberg´s citizens for the welfare of their city, new ideas, and the change in art tastes. "Time and Space" presents remarkably precise observation and measurement instruments, models of the prevailing world views, as well as sundials and mechanical clocks from the 16th to the 18th century. The cabinet exhibition "Fairytale Transformations" explores the apple woman in the works of E.T.A. Hoffmann. The Historical Association of Bamberg showcases "Highlights" of its extensive collections in its studio exhibition.
Families with children and teenagers can discover our exhibitions in a playful way. Pick up the free explorer sheet at the museum cash desk.
Additionally, the cultural education program offers a wide and interesting selection of participatory programs for children of all ages, school classes, and adults, and children’s birthdays can also be wonderfully celebrated at the museum. Details can be found on the corresponding subpages.
Furthermore, the Historical Museum Bamberg opens its doors annually for the popular International Museum Day. The Historical Museum Bamberg is part of the “Cathedral Hill Museums” around Bamberg Cathedral.
Services
Special educational offers for
Families with children
Für Kinder wird der Museumsbesuch zu einem besonderen Erlebnis, wenn sie sich mit unseren Forscherbögen auf Spurensuche durch die Ausstellungen begeben. Die Bögen liegen kostenfrei an der Museumskasse bereit.Zudem bietet die Museumspädagogik eine interessante Auswahl an Mitmachprogrammen und auch der Kindergeburtstag lässt sich trefflich im Museum feiern.
getting there
Car parking
Das Historische Museum erreichen Sie mit dem Auto über die Tiefgarage Geyerswörth und von dort zu Fuß über die Karolinenstraße.
Connection public transport
Mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln können Sie direkt bis vor das Museum fahren. Die Busline 910 hält direkt an der Haltestelle Domplatz.
Our museum has
Loan Rollers & Rollers
2 Leihrollstühle
Baby changing facilities
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Audioguides
Zur Abteilung "Im Fluss der Geschichte - Bambergs Lebensader Regnitz" gibt es einen Audioguide.
Guided tours and group offers
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