All ethnology museums to visit in Hesse

Explore the cultural diversity and heritage at 18 ethnology museums in Hesse. These museums offer insights into the traditions, customs, and ways of life of various communities.

Are you interested in learning about different cultures and their histories? Here are the ethnology museums to visit in Hesse:

  1. Museum für Sepulkralkultur1

    Museum für Sepulkralkultur

     Kassel
    The Museum für Sepulkralkultur, located on Weinbergstraße in Kassel, is a cultural history museum that opened its doors in 1992. It is dedicated to the themes of death, burial, mourning, and remembrance, providing a unique perspective on these universal aspects of human life.
  2. German Leather Museum2

    German Leather Museum

     Offenbach am Main
    The German Leather Museum, known as Deutsches Ledermuseum in German, is a significant cultural institution located in Offenbach am Main, Germany. This museum is dedicated to showcasing the global use of leather in crafts, art, and everyday life.
  3. Museum der Schwalm3

    Museum der Schwalm

     Ziegenhain
    The Museum der Schwalm, situated in the Stone House on Paradeplatz in Schwalmstadt - Ziegenhain, is home to a folkloric collection that showcases the culture and history of the Schwalm region. This collection provides a unique insight into the traditions, lifestyle, and customs of the people who have lived in this area over the centuries.
  4. Museum im Spital Grünberg4

    Museum im Spital Grünberg

     Grünberg
    The Museum im Spital, founded in 2007, is an ethnological museum situated in the former Augustinian monastery in the city of Grünberg. This location adds a historical touch to the museum, making it a unique place to explore the city's past and its ethnological aspects.
  5. Museum Schloss Fechenbach5

    Museum Schloss Fechenbach

     Dieburg
    Museum Schloss Fechenbach, previously known as Kreis- und Stadtmuseum Dieburg, is a historical museum located in Dieburg. It houses a collection of artifacts from Dieburg and the Darmstadt-Dieburg district, providing a glimpse into the region's rich history.
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    Museum KeltenKeller

     Biebertal
    The Museum KeltenKeller is home to a wide array of original artifacts unearthed from Dünsberg. These exhibits provide a unique insight into the historical and cultural context of the region, making it a fascinating destination for history and archaeology enthusiasts.
  7. Religionskundliche Sammlung7

    Religionskundliche Sammlung

     Marburg
    The Religionskundliche Sammlung is not only a museum but also houses a religious studies library, both of which are open to the public. This means that visitors can not only view the exhibits but also delve deeper into the study of various religions through the resources available in the library.
  8. Historical Museum8

    Historical Museum

     Frankfurt
    The Historical Museum (Historisches Museum) is a museum in Frankfurt am Main that holds and exhibits cultural and historical objects relating to the history of Frankfurt and Germany. These objects are displayed in permanent chronological exhibitions, namely: Medieval Frankfurt, the Late Middle Ages,
  9. Heimatmuseum9

    Heimatmuseum

     Frankfurt
    The Heimatmuseum in Frankfurt is a local history museum dedicated to the local history in Frankfurt and its region.
  10. Dorfmuseum Erzhausen10

    Dorfmuseum Erzhausen

     Erzhausen
    The Dorfmuseum Erzhausen is a local museum situated on the main street in Erzhausen, a district of Darmstadt-Dieburg in Hesse. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the area.
  11. Wetterau-Museum11

    Wetterau-Museum

     Friedberg (Hesse)
    The Wetterau-Museum is located in Friedberg, a city in the German state of Hesse. It is a cultural and historical museum that displays a variety of artifacts and archaeological finds from the Wetterau region. These exhibits provide a glimpse into the region's past and its cultural evolution over the centuries.
  12. Hinkelsturm12

    Hinkelsturm

     Darmstadt
    The Altstadtmuseum Hinkelsturm is a museum located in Darmstadt. Despite being the second smallest museum in the city, it has been able to attract a significant number of visitors since its opening in 1997. This museum is a testament to the city's rich history and offers a unique perspective on the past.
  13. Museum Hofgeismar13

    Museum Hofgeismar

     Hofgeismar
    The Stadtmuseum Hofgeismar, located in the small town of Hofgeismar in Northern Hesse, district of Kassel, is a museum dedicated to local history. It was inaugurated in 1978 and offers a deep dive into the region's past and cultural heritage.
  14. Museum of the City Butzbach14

    Museum of the City Butzbach

     Butzbach
    The Museum of the City of Butzbach, located in the Wetterau district in Hesse, is a city history museum that was established in 1894/95. Originally, it was founded as an antiquities and costume museum, showcasing the rich history and cultural heritage of the city.
  15. Hinterlandmuseum Schloss Biedenkopf15

    Hinterlandmuseum Schloss Biedenkopf

     Biedenkopf
    The Hinterlandmuseum in Schloss Biedenkopf is a significant cultural monument in the Hessian hinterland. It showcases the local cultural history of the past 900 years on a 1,000 square meter area. The museum is the only cultural history museum in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district, making it a unique destination for those interested in the region's history.
  16. Alsfeld City Museum16

    Alsfeld City Museum

     Alsfeld
    The Alsfeld City Museum is situated at Rittergasse 3/5 in the historic old town of Alsfeld. This location adds to the charm and historical significance of the museum, making it a notable point of interest for visitors to the city.
  17. Museum of World Cultures17

    Museum of World Cultures

     Frankfurt
    The Museum of World Cultures (Weltkulturen Museum) is an ethnological museum in Frankfurt. The museum is housed in three adjacent buildings on the Schaumainkai: 29 (the main building), 35 (the original villa), and 37 ("Gallery 37"). The Museum of World Cultures in Frankfurt holds an displays a colle
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    Ethnographische Sammlung

     Marburg
    The Ethnographic Collection of the University of Marburg, which is part of the Department of Comparative Cultural Research of the Philipps University of Marburg, houses an impressive collection of over 5000 objects from all parts of the world. This vast collection provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore and learn about various cultures and their artifacts.