Worms City Museum

The Worms City Museum is housed in a former monastery complex from the Romanesque period with multiple wings arranged around a central courtyard that provides space for its collections. Exhibitions span from prehistoric times through modern centuries and present objects related to the city's settlement patterns and craftsmanship traditions.

Founded in 1881, the museum gathered objects from multiple periods including Bronze Age items and Roman artifacts from the Frankish period around 500 AD. The building itself dates to the late medieval period and endured the urban destruction that affected the city in later centuries.

The rooms related to the Reformation show how the city was a center of religious debate in the 16th century, and visitors can trace these influences in the displays. The collections also reveal how crafts and trade shaped everyday life for residents across different periods.

The courtyard serves as a cool retreat during warm weather for visitors needing a break from the galleries. The layout is straightforward and allows easy movement between different exhibition areas.

A detailed city model on the ground floor shows Worms before the fire of 1689, offering contrast with films documenting changes between 1920 and 1950. This combination of model and film clips allows visitors to see different phases of urban transformation across multiple centuries.

Location: Worms

Official opening: 1881

Operator: Stadt Worms

Opening Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00; Monday off

Website: http://worms.de/de/tourismus/museen/museum-der-stadt

GPS coordinates: 49.62810,8.35720

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22