Centre Charlemagne, Local museum in Aachen, Germany.
Centre Charlemagne is Aachen's city history museum, housed since 19 June 2014 in a former municipal administration building at Katschhof 1, erected 1958–1962 by Gerhard Graubner and later listed as a monument. Its permanent exhibition occupies 800 m², temporary shows 200 m²; both display areas are laid out in the triangular form found on Aachen's historic squares.
The museum opened in 2014 and focuses on Charlemagne's influence on the region and the city. Its exhibitions document how Aachen developed from an early settlement into a center of European power.
The place tells the story of how Aachen transformed from a Roman settlement into a major European city, allowing visitors to follow the different periods of its development. The exhibitions show how the city maintained and shaped its importance across centuries.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday during the week and fully accessible for visitors with mobility needs. It sits in a central location within the old town and is easy to reach on foot.
The place serves as the starting point for a self-guided tour route connecting several historical sites throughout the city. Visitors can begin an exploration of Aachen's heritage from here, moving through different periods of its past.
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