Gebrüder-Grimm-Haus, Literary museum in Steinau an der Straße, Germany.
The Brüder Grimm-Haus museum occupies a 1562 Renaissance timber-framed building with decorative consoles above the entrance door and a prominent staircase tower.
The Grimm family resided in this former administrative building from 1791 to 1796, where their father Philipp Wilhelm Grimm worked as a district administrator.
The museum features 18 exhibition rooms dedicated to the life and works of the Brothers Grimm, with special attention to their childhood and linguistic contributions.
The museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 17:00, offering guided tours in German and English, with special arrangements available for group visits.
A permanent exhibition displays the artistic works of Ludwig Emil Grimm, the younger brother who documented family life through detailed drawings and paintings.
Operator: Stadt Steinau
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00
Phone: +4966637605
Website: http://brueder-grimm-haus.de
GPS coordinates: 50.31285,9.45978
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and Romanesque construction, while the abbey ruins at Bad Hersfeld reveal the architectural scale of Benedictine establishments. The Abbey of Lorsch holds UNESCO World Heritage status and presents through its gatehouse one of the most important examples of early medieval architecture north of the Alps. The region connects these religious and military structures with castles and palaces from various periods. Münzenberg Castle and the ruins at Ulrichstein document Hohenstaufen fortification techniques, while Braunfels Palace and Friedrichstein Palace in Bad Wildungen illustrate the evolution from defensive stronghold to residence. The Grimm Brothers House in Steinau an der Straße links literary heritage with regional history. Geological formations such as the Rock Sea in the Odenwald and the Crystal Cave at Kubach complement the human built monuments with natural history features.
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