Museum der Stadt Butzbach

The Museum der Stadt Butzbach is a history museum housed in a restored building positioned between two castles, spanning multiple floors. The collection displays clothing, archaeological finds, and objects related to local crafts and industrial development.

The institution was founded in 1894 as a museum for antiquities and costumes and moved to its current building in 1993 after being housed in a Gothic chapel for many decades. The relocation allowed for expanded display of the city's historical collections.

The displays feature traditional clothing from different eras and Roman artifacts that show how people lived in this region long ago. Visitors get a sense of everyday life and work practices from the past.

The museum is open only on specific weekdays with varying hours, so visitors should verify the exact times before planning their visit. This scheduling helps manage the experience for those who do stop by.

The museum houses a remarkable collection of over 200 miniature shoes documenting footwear design from prehistoric times through space exploration. This unusual collection reveals how human craftsmanship in shoemaking evolved across different eras.

Location: Butzbach

Inception: 1894

Operator: Stadt Butzbach

Opening Hours: Wednesday 15:30-19:30; Friday,Saturday 14:00-17:00; Sunday 10:00-12:00,14:00-17:00

Phone: +496033995250

Email: museum@stadt-butzbach.de

Website: http://butzbach.de/museum0.html

GPS coordinates: 50.43308,8.67355

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00