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Stadtmuseum Rastatt

Experience 300 years of local history
History and tradition
Rastatt
Germany
Stadtmuseum Rastatt
Stadtmuseum Rastatt
Stadtmuseum Rastatt
The exhibition about the eventful history of Rastatt was re-arranged in 2004. The exhibition covers more than 300 years of history beginning with the Palatinate War of Succession in 1689, which destroyed the former borders, and the reconstruction of the city as new home to the Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm von Baden-Baden.

Three major parts of the history of the city are presented with audiovisual technology: the baroque Planstadt and residence Rastatt, the construction and de-construction of the city wall in the late 19th century, the economic revival in the 1950s and the presentation of the nature reservoir “Rastatter Rheinau.” A large city model showcases the latest developments in the city.

Pictures: Stadtmuseum Rastatt; Matthias Hoffmann
Address

Stadtmuseum Rastatt

Herrenstraße 11
76437
Rastatt
Germany
+49 7222 972 84 01
Opening hours
Open all year
Thursday - Saturday: 12:00-17:00
Sunday: 11:00-17:00

48.857895, 8.204026

farbige Grafik zeigt den Aufstand vor dem Schloss Rastatt
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Curator's tour of the exhibition "For Freedom! Rastatt and the 1848/49 Revolution"

Co-curator Linda Pittnerová guides visitors through the new special exhibition "For Freedom! Rastatt and the 1848/49 Revolution" at the Stadtmuseum. 175 years ago, Rastatt was one of the main sites of ...

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Blick in die Ausstellungsvitrine "Römische Götterwelt" auf eine Skulptur
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Family tour with creative activity for International Museum Day: "In the footsteps of the ancient Romans"

On the occasion of the 47th International Museum Day, young and old visitors to the town museum will be able to learn about Roman history in a creative way. 1,800 years ago, the area around Rastatt ...

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zu sehen sind eine Ansammlung von Personen in Biedermeiermode gekleidet
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Well "protected" like 175 years ago. We design and decorate Biedermeier hats out of paper

The new special exhibition at the City Museum "For Freedom! Rastatt and the 1848/49 Revolution" focuses on an era that is also known as the Biedermeier period in terms of art, culture and fashion ...

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Teilstück eines Götterreliefs in der Dauerausstellung
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The lady with the twig - lecture by Dr. Martin Kemkes on a relief of a god in the Rastatt City Museum

A small relief in the archaeology section of the city museum shows a female figure with a branch in her hand. Who was the lady and what is depicted here? The lecture by Dr. Martin Kemkes ...

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Plan des historischen Rastatt mit Festungsanlage
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"On mercy and disgrace" - The military intervention and siege of the liberty fortress of Rastatt

In the final phase of the Baden Revolution, Rastatt became the focal point of events: After the soldiers' uprising in May, a revolutionary army was formed, but soon had to retreat after initial ...

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Eintrittsbereich der Ausstellung mit Blick in den Raum
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New fees at the municipal museums from January 1 and first Friday of the month free in future

From January 1, 2024, new admission prices will apply for the Rastatt Municipal Museums: In future, adults will pay €4 instead of the previous €3 for admission to the City Museum, the Municipal ...

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Kampfszene in schwarz-weiß zeigt eine historische Darstellung des Ausfalls der Revolutionstruppen aus Rastatt nach Niederbühl 1849
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For freedom! Rastatt and the 1848/49 revolution

175 years ago, Rastatt was one of the main sites of the Baden Revolution. In May 1849, soldiers joined forces with rebellious citizens to fight for a liberal constitution. The siege of the federal ...

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