Museen in Bamberg und im Bamberger Land
Whether you are interested in the history of Levi Strauss, who became world-famous through his jeans of the same name, or in Franconian beer brewing: You will not be disappointed in Bamberg. Many museums and exhibitions in town and in Bamberg county take a closer look at a variety of different topics.
Discover the treasures hidden within Bamberg's museum landscape by making use of the BAMBERGcard. In addition to admission to the most important museums, the card also includes a guided tour or an audio guide, a bus pass and other perks.
And don't miss the Museums on Cathedral Hill, an array of great exhibitions of international standing in close proximity to another around Bamberg Cathedral.
Diocesan Museum
Emperor Heinrich II and his consort Kunigunde embellished the diocese they founded with valuable liturgical items, relics, paraments and books. In the course of the centuries, these treasures were extended by donations, but were also decimated several times. Many works of art were lost to ...
Museums on Cathedral Hill
Five institutions of international acclaim are based on Cathedral Hill - already a sight in itself - all within walking distance of each other. They harbour an abundance of treasures and exhibits you shouldn't miss. Bamberg’s Diocesan Museum emerged from Bamberg’s Cathedral Treasury. Its ...
Levi-Strauss-Museum
The Geburtshaus Levi Strauss Museum Jeans & Kult informs you about Levi Strauss, his life, and his famous product, the Levi's Jeans. The Levi Strauss Museum Jeans & Kult is located in the small half timbered house in Buttenheim where Levi Strauss was born. Modern and interactive presentations ...
Weissenstein Castle in Pommersfelden
Weissenstein Castle in Pommersfelden is a prestigious example of Franconian Baroque architecture. Its portrait galleries, fully furnished interior and impressive architecture attracts many visitors to Pommersfelden every year. Weissenstein castle in Pommersfelden is one of Germany’s greatest ...
State Library Bamberg
This cultural and humanities research library is steeped in tradition. It is charged with the task of supplying the city and region with literature and looking after outstanding literary treasures. Its international standing is documented by the fact that three Reichenau manuscripts dating from ...
Natural History Museum
The major highlight of Bamberg’s natural history museum are the nature cabinets dating back to the times of prince-bishop Franz Ludwig von Erthal in the Age of Enlightenment. Effectively this ornithological hall, with its classical furnishings and the outstanding collection of stuffed animals ...
The Farmers' Museum of Frensdorf
The Farmers' Museum of Frensdorf is a popular excursion to the south of the world heritage city of Bamberg. You can see the living quarters, a stable, a barn and a baking oven all arranged around the central inner court. You will learn a lot about farmers’ life around 1920 due to the original ...
The Market Gardeners' and Wine-Growers' Museum
The working life of the market gardeners and wine-growers is revealed at the Market Gardeners' and Wine-Growers Museum. Set in a typical 19th century market gardeners' house, the museum comprises the furnished rooms of the market gardeners, and the flags and staffs of the market gardeners' and ...
Museum of History
Right next to the famous Bamberg Cathedral ... From October 25, 2024 to April 27, 2025, on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of Emperor Henry II's death, only the exhibition “1000 Years Ago | Life at the court of Kunigunde and Henry II can be experienced. The multi-faceted special ...
New Residence, the State Gallery
The New Residence with its splendid rooms and lavish furnishings is an impressive reflection of the prince-bishops' life. The state gallery contains a significant collection of old German and baroque paintings. In 1604 construction work started on the New Residence on Cathedral Square. ...
Seehof Palace near Memmelsdorf
Seehof palace near Memmelsdorf was built in 1686 as summer residence for the Bamberg prince bishops and impresses its visitors with the beautiful park and its cascades. Seehof palace in Memmelsdorf is often called Marquardsburg after its builder Marquard Schenk von Stauffenberg. The Prince ...
Nativity Museum Bamberg
A rich exhibition with mainly historical Christmas scriptures and crib performances. The museum shows a new selection of Nativity Scenes every year, different in origin, material, and age from all over the world. There is a small museum shop in the foyer where you can also buy figurines and ...