Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte

The Lower Saxony State Museum occupies three connected buildings: the Castle, the Augusteum, and the Prince's Palace. Together they house an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, decorative objects, and historical artifacts from different time periods.

The museum was established in 1919 following the abdication of Grand Duke Friedrich August in 1918. It developed as a response to the political changes taking place during that era.

The collection reflects the region's artistic heritage through medieval manuscripts, decorative crafts, and design movements spanning many centuries. Visitors can see how artistic traditions and creative practices have developed and changed over time through the displayed objects.

The three buildings are connected and easy to move through, with wheelchair access available throughout the complex. Visitors should plan for adequate time since the collection is large and varied.

The Augusteum was built in Italian Renaissance style and was Oldenburg's first dedicated art museum. This building allowed the city to make its art collection publicly accessible for the first time.

Location: Oldenburg

Inception: 1919

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Website: http://landesmuseum-oldenburg.niedersachsen.de

GPS coordinates: 53.13749,8.21636

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45