Deutsches Zinnfigurenmuseum, Tin figure museum in Plassenburg Castle, Kulmbach, Germany.
The German Tin Figure Museum is located in Plassenburg Castle and displays over 300,000 individual tin figures across approximately 150 elaborately crafted dioramas. These scenes recreate historical events and everyday moments from various cultures and time periods.
The museum was founded in 1929 and moved to the arsenal building of Plassenburg Castle in 1953 after the fortress was restored following World War II. The collection is closely linked to the recovery of this historic site.
The dioramas display miniature scenes from different time periods and cultures, ranging from ancient hunts to medieval tournaments. Visitors can observe intricately crafted moments from the past and discover the artisan skill of the figure painters.
The museum is located within Plassenburg Castle and is accessible via well-marked pathways on foot. Viewing the dioramas requires no special knowledge and suits visitors of all ages.
The museum houses the world's largest diorama with around 19,000 hand-painted tin figures depicting the events of Saint Conrad's Day in 1553. This monumental creation is the result of years of careful artisan work.
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