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Museums in Bayreuth
Museums in Bayreuth
For a town of its size, Bayreuth is rich in museums; over two dozen can be found in and around the city. Noteworthy among the many are the Richard Wagner Museum and Franz-Liszt-Museum, documenting the lives of these prominent German and Hungarian composers, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized Maisel's Brewery and Cooper's Museum, as well as the museums located in the New Palace: Bayreuther Faiences - The Rummel Collection, The State Galleries and Margravine Wilhelmine's Bayreuth. Every fall the museums offer a Bayreuth Museum Night (Bayreuther Museumsnacht). On this night, a single ticket allows entry to every museum in the city from 8PM until 2AM. (Typically either late October or early November, see Tourist Information or the website (German only) for more precise information)
Archeological Museum (Archäologisches Museum), Ludwigstr. 21 (Italian Building of the New Palace), ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 6 53 07, . End of April to beginning of November: 10AM-3PM on Saturdays, or by appointment. Archeological finds from Upper Franconia and laid out in eight rooms, spanning the stone age through the middle ages. Most text descriptions might be only in German. 1 €. (latitude,)�
Bayreuther Faiences - The Rummel Collection (Sammlung Bayreuther Fayencen), In the New Palace, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/7 59 69 21. A collection of porcelain manufactured in Bayreuth between 1716 and 1788. See New Palace above for more information. (latitude,)�
British American Tobacco's Historical Collection (Tabakhistorische Sammlung der B.A.T.), Maximilianstr. 33, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/7 64 53 10. Tu-Su 10AM-5PM; Jul - Aug: also open Mondays. A collection of over 500 objects from British American Tobacco. The history of tobacco culture is presented, encompassing smoking, pipe, and chewing tobacco. This museum is part of the Museum of Art. 1.60 €. (latitude,)�
Catacombs of Bayreuth's Aktien Brewery (Katakomben der Bayreuther AKTIEN-Brauerei), Kulmbacherstr. 60, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 401-234 ( ), . Tours Saturdays at 4PM, or group tours by prior arrangement. Aktien Breweries provides an interesting tour through the sandstone beer caverns that operated from the 16th through the 19th centuries. Since the caverns stay very cool throughout the year, appropriate clothing is recommended. (latitude,)�
Fire Brigade Museum (Feuerwehrmuseum), An der Feuerwache 4, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/4 82 99, . Open upon prior arrangement. A collection of fire engines from different eras and regions. (latitude,)�
Franz-Liszt-Museum, Wahnfriedstr. 9, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 5 16 64 88. Sep - Jun: 10AM-noon & 2PM-5PM; Jul - Aug: 10AM-5PM. The house of Franz Liszt, the famous Hungarian composer and father-in-law to Richard Wagner. Very near the Richard Wagner museum. 1.60 €. (latitude,)�
German Freemason Museum (Deutsches Freimaurer-Museum), Im Hofgarten 1, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 6 98 24 ( ), . Tu-F 10AM-noon and 2PM-4PM; Sa 10AM-noon. A museum run by the German Freemason's presenting the history of the organization. (latitude,)�
German Typewriter Museum (Deutsches Schreibmaschinenmuseum), Bernecker Str. 11, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/2 34 45. M-F by telephone appointment. A collection of typewriters dating back to 1864. The collection in Bayreuth began in 1936, and has expanded ever since. Free. (latitude,)�
Historical Museum (Historisches Museum), Kirchplatz 6, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 7 64 01 11 ( ). Tu-Su 10AM-5PM; Jul - Aug: also open Mondays. This museum chronicles the history of Bayreuth from a small Bavarian village to one of the most culturally-important small cities in Germany. The 17th century building provides a suitable setting for the historical collections. 1,60 €. (latitude,)�
Iwalewa House (Iwalewa-Haus), Münzgasse 9, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/55 36 81, . Tu-Su 2PM-6PM. Afro-cultural center of the University of Bayreuth. Free. (latitude,)�
Jean Paul Museum, Wahnfriedstr. 1, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 5 07 14 44 ( ). Sep - Jun: 10AM-noon & 2PM-5PM; Jul - Aug: 10AM-5PM. A small museum dedicated to the life and works of the German poet, who lived his last years from 1804 - 1825 in Bayreuth. The museum is in the former residence of Richard Wagner's daughter Eva. 1.60 €. (latitude,)�
Little Poster Museum (Kleines Plakatmuseum), Friedrich-Puchta-Str. 12, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/8 24 58. Tu & Th 4PM-6PM and by appointment. A collection of contemporary poster art primarily concerning popular culture advertisements (such as movie and performance advertisements). (latitude,)�
Maisel's Brewery and Coopers Museum (Maisel's Brauerei und Büttnerei Museum), Kulmbacherstr. 40, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 40 12 34 ( ), . Daily 2PM. The Guinness Book Of World Records' Most Comprehensive Beer Museum occupies the first brewery building of Maisel's Brewery (taken out of commission in the 1970s). The 90 minute tour covers the entirety of the brewing process, and of course finishes with a glass of Maisel's Weissbier. Group tours for 12 or more people can be booked by calling in advance. 4 €. (latitude,)�
Museum of Agricultural Tools and Equipment (Museum für bäuerliche Arbeitsgeräte), Adolf-Wächter-Str. 17, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/5 75 15, . May - Oct: M-F 9:30AM-noon, Su 2PM-5PM; Rest of the year and for groups, irregularly or by appointment. A collection of agricultural equipment highlighting the tools and techniques of farmers from Upper Franconia. What started as a private collection by Günter Schmidt was taken over by the city and offered as a public museum starting in 1972. Housed in a historic farmhouse. 1.50 €. (latitude,)�
Museum of Art (Kunstmuseum), Maximilianstr. 33, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/7 64 53 10, . Tu-Su 10AM-5PM; Jul - Aug: also open Mondays. Housed in the former city hall's Renaissance-style building, the Museum of Art offers alternating collections of sculpture and painting. 1,60 €. (latitude,)�
Museum of Natural History (Urwelt-Museum Oberfranken), Kanzleistr. 1, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 51 12 11 ( ), . Tu-Su 10AM-5PM; Jul - Aug: also open Mondays. The museum in the main pedestrian shopping area highlights the life, geology and minerology during the last 500 million years of Upper Franconia. In front of the museum looms a giant dinosaur statue, along the main shopping street. 2 €. (latitude,)�
Museum of Wilhelmine's Bayreuth, Museum Das Bayreuth der Wilhelmine. Museum highlighting the life and culture of Bayreuth during the time of Margravine Wilhelmine. The collections are part of the New Palace, see above for more information. (latitude,)�
Natural Science Museum (Naturkundemuseum), Karolinenreuther Str. 58, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/75 94 20, . Nov - Feb: Tu-F 9AM-4PM, Su 10AM-3PM; Mar - Oct: Tu-F 9AM-4PM, Sa-Su 1PM-5PM. This small museum in a farmhouse just outside the city describes the flora and fauna of Bayreuth and Upper Franconia. The museum is especially designed to engage and educate children. 1.50 €. (latitude,)�
Richard Wagner Museum, Richard-Wagner-Str. 48, ☎ +49 (0) 9 21/7 57 28 16, . Apr - Oct: 9AM-5PM M,W,F,Sa,Su, & 9AM-8PM Tu,Th; Nov - Mar: 10AM-5PM daily. The composer's old residence (Wahnfried House, Haus Wahnfried) has been converted to a museum chronicling his life and works. The composer, his wife, and their dog are buried in the garden. The museum may be of lesser interest to non-German speakers, as it has few English translations. 4 € Sept - Jun, 4.50 € Jul - Aug. (latitude,)�
State Gallery in the New Palace (Staatsgalerie im Neuen Schloss), Ludwigstraße 21 (In the New Palace), ☎ +49 (0) 9 21 / 7 59 69-0. Apr - Sept: 9AM-6PM daily; Oct - Mar: 10AM-4PM (closed M). Occupying three rooms of the palace, this exhibition features 80 works of art from the late baroque. 4 €, entrance fee is included with entrance to the New Palace. (latitude,)�
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