Haus der Stadtgeschichte

The Haus der Stadtgeschichte is a municipal history museum in Offenbach that occupies two floors of a former tobacco factory building dating to 1896. The space features industrial halls for changing exhibitions and a range of events.

The museum collection documents 10,000 years of regional history, spanning from the Stone Age through the Bronze Age to the Iron Age. These findings reveal the long human settlement and development of the area.

The museum displays a working replica of Alois Senefelder's lithographic press, showing that Offenbach was home to the first commercial stone printing works in 1800. Visitors can understand how this printing technique changed the art world and what role the city played in printing history.

The archive section is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 15:30, offering access to historical documents and photographs. It is wise to arrange a visit in advance if you want to use the archive to avoid delays.

A two-meter-tall dollhouse from 1757 displays a Rococo household with remarkable detail. The miniature furnishings and objects offer deep insight into the daily life of wealthy families in the 18th century.