Carl Bosch Museum Heidelberg

The Carl Bosch Museum is housed in a former chauffeur residence and garage building at Schloss-Wolfsbrunnenweg 46, using indoor and outdoor spaces across about 300 square meters. The rooms document the scientific work and personal story of the Nobel Prize winner.

The museum opened in 1998 to document the life of Carl Bosch, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1931. The award recognized his pioneering work on high-pressure synthesis processes used in industry.

The exhibition reveals his personal passions, particularly his beetle collection and interest in astronomy, showing the many sides of someone devoted to both science and nature. These collections reflect how he balanced rigorous research with curiosity about the living world.

The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM except Thursdays, and the entire building is wheelchair accessible. Plan about an hour for your visit and explore both the indoor and outdoor display areas.

The outdoor area displays original components of high-pressure synthesis equipment, showing how this industrial technology worked. These displays allow visitors to see the actual machines that powered his scientific breakthrough.

Location: Heidelberg

Inception: 1998

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Carl Bosch Museum gGmbH

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Thursday off

Phone: +496221603616

Website: http://carl-bosch-museum.de

GPS coordinates: 49.41550,8.73015

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:21