Museum im Ritterhaus and its collection

Museum im Ritterhaus
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The Museum im Ritterhaus, situated in Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg, is a historical institution that was inaugurated in 1900 by Carl Frowin Mayer. Originally, it was established as a 'Museum for Natural and Ethnology', showcasing a diverse range of exhibits related to natural history and ethnology.

Collections and Exhibits

Since 1959, the Museum im Ritterhaus has been located in the former Ritterhaus of the Ortenauer Reichsritterschaft. The museum's collections primarily focus on various areas such as city history, archaeology, geology and natural history, ethnology, hunting trophies, and religious folk art. These collections provide a comprehensive insight into the rich cultural and natural history of the region.

Extensive Collection of the Museum

The Museum im Ritterhaus is home to an extensive collection of over 10,000 objects. These include archaeological excavation pieces, city historical testimonies from the Middle Ages to the present, and exhibits that trace the political and economic development of Offenburg into the modern era. This vast collection offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the city's rich history and cultural heritage.

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Museum im Ritterhaus
Rollberg 32

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 17:00
Saturday
14:00 – 17:00
Sunday
14:00 – 17:00

Holidays 14:00-17:00

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Location & Map

Rollberg 32, Osterode am Harz

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