Oberhessisches Museum, Regional museum in Giessen, Germany
The Oberhessisches Museum occupies three locations: the Old Castle, the Wallenfels House, and the Leib House, each presenting different aspects of regional heritage.
The Old Castle, built around 1330 by Landgrave Heinrich II to strengthen medieval fortifications, became a museum in 1905 after Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig donated it.
The museum displays archaeological findings, medieval crafts, modern art, and Mediterranean artifacts, including a Tibetan sand mandala in the Wallenfels House.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 19:00 on select Thursdays, and offers free admission to all visitors.
Since 1980, the museum has organized 220 exhibitions and plans to change its name to MfG in 2024 to appeal to younger generations.
Location: Giessen
Website: https://giessen.de/Oberhessisches_Museum
GPS coordinates: 50.58700,8.67690
Latest update: October 4, 2025 00:38
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