Karl-Marx-House museum

The Karl-Marx-House Museum is a baroque building with three exhibition floors in Trier dedicated to the life and work of the political thinker. The rooms display his activities as a philosopher, journalist, and economist through various objects and documents.

The building was constructed in 1727 and remained a private home for many years. Its significance was recognized when the Social Democratic Party attempted to acquire it in 1904, finally succeeding in 1928.

The rooms contain personal items that Marx used during his lifetime, including his reading chair and original editions of his major works. Visitors can trace how he thought and worked through these objects.

The museum is easily reached in Trier's city center and has clearly marked entrances with information boards in several languages. Plan to spend about two to three hours exploring all the exhibition rooms.

The museum attracts visitors from around the world, with especially strong attendance from travelers from Asia interested in the origins of Marxism. This international mix of guests creates a space where different perspectives on the historical thinker come together.

Location: Trier

Inception: 1947

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Address: Brückenstr. 10, 54290 Trier

Opening Hours: April-October: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00; November-March: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; Monday 14:00-17:00; January 1,December 24-26,December 31 off

Website: https://fes.de/museum-karl-marx-haus

GPS coordinates: 49.75389,6.63556

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32