Hildesheim Cathedral Museum, Hildesheim

Name: Hildesheim Cathedral Museum
Address: Domhof 18-21, Hildesheim, 31134, Germany
Telephone: +49 5121 307760

#7 among attractions in Hildesheim

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, History museum

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The Hildesheim Cathedral Museum is the treasury and diocesan museum of Hildesheim, which illustrates over a thousand years of art and church history in Lower Saxony. It is located in historic rooms off the southern transept of the Hildesheim Cathedral. During the cathedral renovations of 2010, the nearby church of St Antonius and part of the cathedral cloisters were converted into display rooms for the museum. ()

Local name: Dommuseum Hildesheim Coordinates: 52°8'57"N, 9°56'51"E

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Domhof 18-21Hildesheim 31134 Germany

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+49 5121 307760

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Nearby attractions include: Hildesheim Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, St. Andreas.

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11th-century church filled with artworks
Hildesheim Cathedral, Hildesheim
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Early Romanesque-style basilica
St. Michael's Church, Hildesheim
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~730 ftW
Modern museum housing ancient treasures
Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, Hildesheim
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hildesheim, Germany, the Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum serves as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors to delve into the mysteries of ancient civilizations and the wonders of world cultures. This esteemed museum boasts a remarkable collection of...
~1020 ftNE
Prominent church with tower views
St. Andreas, Hildesheim
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~1570 ftNE
Square
Historic Market Place, Hildesheim
8 min walk • The Historic Market Place is a historical structure in the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony...
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Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Godehard, Hildesheim
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~1770 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture, Historical place
St. Lamberti, Hildesheim
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Church
St. Bernward's Church, Hildesheim
14 min walk • St. Bernward's Church is a Catholic church in the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. The name refers to the bishop Bernward of Hildesheim who was canonized by Pope Celestine III.
~1860 ftNW
Park, Baroque architecture
Magdalenengarten, Hildesheim
9 min walk • Magdalenengarten is a baroque park in Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany.
~1770 ftSE
Street
Lappenberg, Hildesheim
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Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
St.-Mauritius-Kirche, Hildesheim
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hildesheim Cathedral Museum open?

Hildesheim Cathedral Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hildesheim Cathedral Museum?

Nearby attractions include Thousand-year Rose, Hildesheim (1 min walk), Bernward Monument, Hildesheim (1 min walk), Hildesheim Cathedral, Hildesheim (1 min walk), Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, Hildesheim (4 min walk).

How to get to Hildesheim Cathedral Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hildesheim Cathedral Museum:

Bus

Bohlweg • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 104, 2, 4, 5 (3 min walk)
Museum • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 104, 13, 5, 6 (3 min walk)

Train

Hildesheim Ost (18 min walk)
Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof (22 min walk)