The Palace Museum in Aschaffenburg
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Where Aschaffenburg Castle stands today was once the site of an earlier fortification. In the 13th century, a castle was built here on the banks of the Main, which was destroyed in 1552 during the Margrave War. Between 1605 and 1614, the Elector Archbishop Johann Schwelkard of Kronberg had Johannisburg Castle built on the same site, which is now one of the most important architectural monuments in Germany.
Three models of the old castle and the “modern” castle show how the keep was integrated into the present-day castle.
The Städtische Schlossmuseum (Municipal Castle Museum) exhibits artworks and historical artifacts from six centuries in an area of 1,400 m².
Special exhibitions of regional artists and applied art complement the collections of royal representation and the city's industrial history of the 19th century.
A special feature is the world's largest collection of architectural models made of cork by court confectioner Carl May (1747-1822) and his son Georg (1790-1853). 45 models invite you to take a breathtaking and entertaining stroll through ancient Rome.
The City Museum, which is integrated into the Castle Museum, is dedicated to contemporary art projects.
This teenager's room is likely to bring back memories to many visitors.
Contemporary art from Aschaffenburg schools also find their space in this museum.
