Carl Bosch Museum, Heidelberg

Name: Carl Bosch Museum
Address: Schloss-Wolfsbrunnenweg 46, Heidelberg, 69118, Germany
Telephone: +49 6221 603616

#32 among attractions in Heidelberg

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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As a museum of technology, the Carl Bosch Museum Heidelberg shows the life and work of Heidelberg's Nobel Prize winner Carl Bosch on more than 300 m² and two outdoor areas and was founded in 1998. Located in Schloss-Wolfsbrunnenweg, the building in which the museum is housed once served as a residence for Bosch's chauffeurs and as a garage for Bosch's automobiles. Carl Bosch's residence was Villa Bosch a few hundred meters from the garage house.

The topics covered range from the development of chemical technology to the role of I.G. Farbenindustrie under National Socialism. It traces the path from the laboratory beginnings to the development of huge industrial complexes of high-pressure technology and documents their economic-political effects.

At the following stations, the visitor is given all relevant information about the person as well as his activities as a chemist: Curriculum vitae, business leader, private citizen, Nobel Prize winner, research laboratory, high-pressure workshop, industrial facilities, Limburgerhof.

Coordinates: 49°24'56"N, 8°43'48"E

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Schloss-Wolfsbrunnenweg 46Heidelberg 69118 Germany

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+49 6221 603616

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Carl Bosch Museum open?

Carl Bosch Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Carl Bosch Museum?

Nearby attractions include Karlstorbahnhof, Heidelberg (13 min walk), Stift Neuburg, Heidelberg (15 min walk), Karlstor, Heidelberg (15 min walk), Hortus Palatinus, Heidelberg (17 min walk).

How to get to Carl Bosch Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carl Bosch Museum:

Bus

Carl-Bosch-Museum • Lines: 30 (2 min walk)
Villa Schmeil • Lines: 30 (3 min walk)

Train

Heidelberg-Altstadt (11 min walk)
Königstuhl (22 min walk)

Ferry

Alte Brücke • Lines: Neckarfähre (25 min walk)