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The Hunsrück Museum Simmern, located in the New Castle in Simmern, is the regional museum of the city. It houses a variety of collections that provide insights into the city and regional history. One of the highlights of the museum is its noteworthy fossil collection, which offers a unique glimpse into the region's geological past.
The Hunsrück Museum Simmern also features the art collection of the painter Friedrich Karl Ströher, adding a unique artistic perspective to the historical exhibits. The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions on various topics related to regional history and culture, providing visitors with a diverse and dynamic museum experience.
An integral part of the Hunsrück Museum is the "Reality and Myth of Schinderhannes" exhibition, located in the historic Schinderhannes tower in Simmern. This former tower prison was once the holding place of Johannes Bückler, known as "Schinderhannes", who made a spectacular escape in 1799. This exhibition offers a fascinating insight into this historical figure and his daring escape.
The Hunsrück Museum boasts a rich collection of fossils that document the geological development of the Hunsrück region during the Devonian period, approximately 380 million years ago. This collection provides a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the ancient past and understand the geological transformations that have shaped the region.
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Schlossstraße 4, Simmern/Hunsrück
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