Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Historisches Museum Bamberg
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Bamberg Historical Museum
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
1. Historisches Museum Bamberg / Bamberg Historical Museum Marker
Das Historische Museum Bamberg beherbergt umfangreiche Sammlungen zu Kunst, Kultur und Geschichte der Stadt und Region Bamberg, von der Vorgeschichte bis ins 21. Jahrhundert. Wechselnde Sonderausstellungen zu unterschiedlichen Themen ergänzen die Dauerausstellungen. Zu sehen sind im Sommerhalbjahr die Gemäldegalerie „100 Meisterwerke. Von Lucas Cranach über Pieter Breughel zu Otto Modersohn“, die Ausstellungen „Jüdisches in Bamberg“ und „Von der Romantik bis zur Gründerzeit. Bürgerkultur in Bamberg im 19. Jahrhundert“ sowie die von der UNESCO preisgekrönte Ausstellung „Im Fluss der Geschichte. Bambergs Lebensader Regnitz“. Letztere setzt sich auf innovative Weise mit der Stadtgeschichte auseinander, ein Muss für alle, die das Weltkulturerbe Bamberg näher kennen lernen möchten. Die auf Kinder und Jugendliche abgestimmte Abteilung Kumpf & Co. zeigt archäologische Objekte. Wechselnde Krippenausstellungen zur Weihnachtszeit in einem echten Stall und ein vielseitiges museumspädagogisches Programm runden das Angebot ab.
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(Foto #1) Catharina Treu und Johann Nicolaus Treu, Porträt und Stillleben, Bamberg 1771
Bamberg Historical Museum is home to a range of extensive collections of art, culture and local history, from pre-history right up to the 21st century. Alternating exhibitions on special topics add variety to the permanent exhibitions. During the summer months the museum will host the following events: an art exhibition featuring “100 Masterpieces. From Lucas Cranach and Pieter Breughel to Otto Modersohn", exhibitions entitled “Jewish in Bamberg” and “From the Romantic Period to the Gründerzeit. 19th Century Bourgeois Culture in Bamberg”, and the UNESCO-award-winning exhibition "In the Flow of History. The River Regnitz as Bamberg's Lifeline". The latter takes an innovative approach to the city's history and is an absolute must for anyone wanting to learn more about this World Heritage Site. The Kumpf & Co. section is tailored specifically to children and teenagers and features fascinating archaeological finds. The programme is rounded off with diverse educational packages as well as alternating nativity scenes in an authentic stable setting during the Christmas season.
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(Photo #1) Catharina Treu and Johann Nicolaus Treu, portrait and still life, Bamberg 1771
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.
Location. 49° 53.475′ N, 10° 52.917′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Domplatz and Domstraße, on the left when traveling west on Domplatz. The marker is located at the entrance to the museum complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dompl 7, Bamberg BY 96049, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Neue Residenz Bamberg / New Residence Bamberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg / Bamberg Cathedral of St. Peter and St. George (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Diözesanmuseum Bamberg / Diocesan Museum Bamberg (about 120 meters away); Dominikanerstraße 10 / Dominican Street 10
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
2. The view of the museum entrance and marker
Also see . . . Historical Museum Bamberg. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2025
3. The view of the museum from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
