Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Medieval crime museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
The Medieval Crime Museum houses instruments of torture, legal documents, and extensive exhibits about criminal law from medieval times through modern history.
Established in 1977, the museum presents historical artifacts and documentation that illustrate the evolution of justice systems from the Middle Ages onward.
The collection includes detailed exhibits about witch trials, animal court cases, and the role of executioners in shaping medieval German society.
The museum operates daily from April to October between 10:00 and 18:00, and from November to March between 13:00 and 16:00.
Among the exhibits are original court documents detailing cases where animals were put on trial for their actions during medieval times.
Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Inception: 1977
Opening Hours: avril-octobre: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-18:00; novembre-mars Lundi-Dimanche 13:00-16:00
Phone: +4998615359
Website: https://kriminalmuseum.eu
GPS coordinates: 49.37570,10.17923
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:35
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