Zollmuseum Friedrichs, Customs museum in Aachen, Germany
The Zollmuseum Friedrichs contains 22 rooms and 3,000 exhibits displaying customs equipment, documents, and materials related to border control and trade regulations.
Founded in 1984 by Christian Friedrichs, a former head of customs, this museum occupies a 1933 red brick building that served as offices for customs officials.
The exhibits include confiscated items such as stuffed bears, crocodile bags, ivory pieces, and snake skin products that illustrate prohibited trade patterns.
Visitors can explore seven thematic sections covering topics from medieval customs to current border operations, with guided tours available through advance reservation.
The museum basement features a complete reconstruction of a hidden distillery and a cobbler workshop used for concealing smuggling activities.
Location: Aachen
Address: Horbacher Straße 497 52072
Phone: +492419970615
Email: zollmuseum@mail.aachen.de
Website: http://zollmuseum-friedrichs.de
GPS coordinates: 50.84510,6.02017
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:49
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