Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Darmstadt

Name: Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt
Address: Friedenspl. 1, Darmstadt, 64283, Germany
Telephone: +49 6151 1657000

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Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt, Darmstadt

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Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt is a large multidisciplinary museum in Darmstadt, Germany. It was founded in 1820 with the donation of the collections of the ruling family of the local princely state, which ended as the Grand Duchy of Hesse. The current main building was begun in 1897, and a large extension in 1980. After major renovations from 2007 onwards, it reopened on September 13, 2014. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°52'30"N, 8°39'13"E

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Friedenspl. 1Darmstadt 64283 Germany

Contact

+49 6151 1657000

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Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darmstadt Artists' Colony, Russische Kapelle, Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Jugendstil Bad.

0.6 miE
Art Nouveau architecture
Darmstadt Artists' Colony, Darmstadt
16 min walk • The Darmstadt Artists' Colony is a unique ensemble of Art Nouveau buildings nestled in the city of Darmstadt, Germany. Founded in 1899 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse, this cultural hub was intended as a place where artists and architects could live and work...
0.6 miE
Church, Russian revival architecture
Russische Kapelle, Darmstadt
16 min walk • Nestled within the picturesque Mathildenhöhe artists' colony in Darmstadt, Germany, the Russische Kapelle, or Russian Chapel, stands as a testament to the historical ties between Russia and the Grand Duchy of Hesse. Built between 1897 and 1899, this ornate chapel...
1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt
38 min walk • The Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor is a notable landmark in the vibrant city of Darmstadt, Germany. Known primarily as the home ground of the football club SV Darmstadt 98, this stadium has a rich history and plays a significant role in the city's sports culture.
~1800 ftSE
Amusement, Water park, Swimming
Jugendstil Bad, Darmstadt
9 min walk • The Darmstädter Jugendstilbad is a public swimming and wellness pool in Darmstadt.
~630 ftSE
Forts and castles
Residential Palace, Darmstadt
4 min walk • The Residential Palace Darmstadt is the former residence and administrative seat of the landgraves and from 1806 to 1919 of the Grand Dukes of Hesse-Darmstadt. It is located in the centre of the Hessian city of Darmstadt.
0.8 miE
Amusement, Water park, Swimming
Großer Woog, Darmstadt
22 min walk • The Große Woog is a natural swimming lake on the eastern edge of the city center of Darmstadt. The pond is 160 m above sea level.
0.6 miE
Tower, , Historical place
Hochzeitsturm, Darmstadt
17 min walk • Darmstadt's landmark is the 48.5 m high Wedding Tower, which stands on Mathildenhöhe.
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Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Darmstadt, Darmstadt
13 min walk • The Staatstheater Darmstadt is a theatre company and building in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, presenting opera, ballet, plays and concerts. It is funded by the state of Hesse and the city of Darmstadt. Its history began in 1711 with a court theatre building. From 1919 it was run as Landestheater Darmstadt.
~1470 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture
Stadtkirche Darmstadt, Darmstadt
8 min walk • The Stadtkirche Darmstadt is the main Protestant church of the city of Darmstadt and one of its parish churches, but no longer the bishopric seat of the local Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau, which is the Pauluskirche in Darmstadt.
0.6 miE
Botanical garden, Park, Outdoor activities
Vortex Garten, Darmstadt
15 min walk • The Vortex Garden is a privately owned public garden in the Hessian city of Darmstadt. It is a pantheistic permaculture garden at the art nouveau area of Mathildenhöhe and alludes to Viktor Schauberger’s discovery of “levitational force” through artistic depictions by...
1.1 miE
Park
Park Rosenhöhe, Darmstadt
29 min walk • Rosenhöhe Park is a historic park on a hill in the east of Darmstadt. Its special features include a rosarium with rose dome on the hilltop and the mausoleums and tombs of the Hessian princely house.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt open?

Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt?

Nearby attractions include Residential Palace, Darmstadt (4 min walk), Gustav Lorenz, Darmstadt (4 min walk), Castle Museum, Darmstadt (4 min walk), Weißer Turm, Darmstadt (5 min walk).

How to get to Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt:

Bus

Mathildenplatz • Lines: 673, Nhx, X14, X15, X69, X74, X78 (5 min walk)
Kongresszentrum darmstadtium • Lines: Air (4 min walk)

Tram

Kongresszentrum darmstadtium (4 min walk)
Schloß • Lines: 2, 3, 9 (5 min walk)

Train

Darmstadt Ost (24 min walk)
Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof (28 min walk)