Bismarck-Museum Friedrichsruh

The Bismarck-Museum Friedrichsruh in Aumühle is a museum dedicated to Otto von Bismarck and displays hundreds of original objects from his life. The collection includes personal possessions, documents, uniforms, and weapons that belonged to this Prussian statesman.

The museum was first founded in 1891 in Schönhausen and relocated to Aumühle in 1927. It later moved to its current home in a former railway station building.

The museum displays personal belongings and artwork connected to Bismarck's daily life, including a major painting depicting the proclamation of the German Empire. These objects offer insight into how this influential politician actually lived and worked.

The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours from April to September. Admission to the permanent exhibition about Germany's first Chancellor is free of charge.

The museum features a reconstruction of Bismarck's study with original furniture, and displays two pistols linked to assassination attempts against the Chancellor. These objects reveal the dangers this powerful politician faced during his time in office.

Location: Aumühle

GPS coordinates: 53.52899,10.33997

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58