Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein

The Orgelbaumuseum occupies four floors within Schloss Hanstein, displaying reconstructions and original organs spanning from the 14th to 20th centuries across 700 square meters.

Established in 1993 under Horst Hoffmann's leadership, the museum celebrates Ostheim's 400-year tradition of organ building, which contributed to Germany's UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status.

The museum presents instruments from different periods including Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern eras, demonstrating the evolution of organ craftsmanship through time.

Visitors can request guided technical tours to explore the instruments, though advance reservations are required and the building does not currently have elevator access.

The museum houses a reconstruction of the world's oldest block organ from 1350, alongside numerous functioning historical instruments that remain playable for demonstrations.

Location: Ostheim vor der Rhön

Inception: 1993

Website: https://orgelbaumuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 50.45860,10.23500

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:18