Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Hesse:
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Palais Papius
WetzlarThe Palais Papius is a simple baroque, two-story palace located in the old town of Wetzlar in the Lahn-Dill district. It was built around 1740 by Johann Conrad Heeser von Lilienthal, a procurator at the Imperial Chamber Court. The central building was significantly expanded in 1756 by Assessor Johann Hermann Franz von Pape, also known as Papius. 2
Liebieghaus
FrankfurtThe Liebieghaus is a late 19th-century castle-like villa in Frankfurt that was built in 1896, in a palatial, Historicist style, as a retirement home for textile manufacturer Baron Heinrich von Liebieg. The Liebieghaus is home to a sculpture museum, the Städtische Galerie Liebieghaus. The museum hold 3
Astronomisch-Physikalisches Kabinett
KasselThe Astronomisch-Physikalisches Kabinett is a museum located in Kassel, Germany. Its collection is rooted in the promotion of natural sciences by the Hessian landgraves and their passion for curiosities. This museum is a testament to the historical interest in science and the pursuit of knowledge in the region. 4
Vonderau Museum
FuldaThe Vonderau Museum, located in the city of Fulda, is named after Joseph Vonderau, a teacher and local researcher. This museum is a significant part of the city's cultural heritage and offers a deep dive into the history and culture of the region.- 5
Museum of Musical Instruments Lißberg
LißbergThe Museum of Musical Instruments Lißberg is situated in the district of Lißberg, which is a part of Ortenberg in the Hessian Wetteraukreis. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique cultural experience for visitors interested in music and history.