This museum is huge and offers a great variety of exhibits. I would have never expected anything like that in a city like nuremberg. If this museum would be located in berlin, evryone would know it. Go there and experience german history, culture and art in a way you have never seen before. Half of the museum is nicely refurbished and the objects are well displayed. The other half could get some improvements, but anyway - the range of things displayed is just amazing...
This had all different items including stone tools from ancient man (and a small horse cave drawing too), guild artifacts, ancient scientific instruments, a full pharmacy set-up, musical instruments, weapons, clothing, tapestries, paintings and sculptures etc. I only saw about half the museum because of limited time, but would need a full day (or two) to see everything. They have a good highlights pamphlet in English, and many (but definitely not all) items have English descriptions.
I spent two afternoons here and barely scratched the surface. Be sure to pick up an audio guide, as it explains works in more depth. The physical guides to each room's theme helps you acquaint yourself to the works and decide if you're interested or not. You can find them in German and English next to each doorway. There's almost too much variety for this museum's own good. Orient yourself with the audio guide's easy-to-use museum tour.The front desk was always helpful. Everything's in good condition. If you even kind of like art you'll find something that interests you. And if you aren't yet familiarized, you're bound to find something that will pique your interest in a specific movement or artist.
I am not a fun of museums but this is something different. This museum shows all the history of Germany and a lot more... Be prepared, you will need all the morning hours to see everything. Also, we went there on Wednesday at 6-9 pm it is free.
After the castle and the old town, we have found this museum to be a must visit attraction. It is large and diverse. Chose what you want to see, otherwise you we be overwhelmed and there all day.The museum is Germany's most important. There is an archialogical collection, works by the most important German painters and sculptors, features on old church interiors, musical instruments, scientific instruments and toys. I should also mention the armour and weapons.The museum is partly in an old convent.....going back to about 1259. I have made two visits, and may go back again. This is easy to do on Wednesday evenings, with free entry after 6 pm.I noticed guided tours, but they have been in German. They may be for enthusiasts studying specific areas as tour leaders were spending time at the significant displays.I had some difficulty finding the museum, but it is easy if approached from Operahouse underground station. Walk straight into the old town, and it is on your left. Outside is the Way of Human Rights, with a row of cylindrical pillars displaying the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in different languages.Bags are not allowed in, but there are lockers with a refundable fee.
Do take time to visit this excellent museum which presents a survey or German art and craft. I especially enjoyed the wood carvings. Look for the large angel that peers down from above as you enter the cloister section.
Be sure you have enough time reserved for the visit, it is THE museum to see in Nuremberg if you are a historian or history enthusiast. You'll get, inevitably lost, but it makes the discovery experience even more interesting. Thematic exhibitions/units spice things up! It's a must see.
great collections, diverse. Try to wear light close, is very warm in the most spaces inside . It worth to visit, maybe two days spent here would make the visit more enjoyable.
This museum has the Way of Human Rights outdoor sculpture along the walkway leading to the main entrance of the museum. There is no admission charge from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday nights and I used this three hour time frame to get an overview of the diverse and eclectic holdings that reside in this massive edifice that encompasses modern architecture with a previous cloister,large cloister courtyard, church & monks' dwellings. It was easy to store my winter coat in a locker before starting my tour using a map in English that I got at the information desk.This museum has four levels. The temporary exhibit on pocket watches was in the exhibition halls across the walkway where the Way of Human Rights is that is reached via a stairway down from the entrance desk to where the lockers & restrooms are located.The entrance area has a great sculpture entitled "Capital City" that is a collection of street signs in the former East Berlin that were taken down after the fall of East Germany. I'd advise that you go into the entrance area to see this sculpture as you walk down the Way of Human Rights even if you decided not to visit this museum.I have a great sense of direction and I am really good at interpreting maps but because of the way this museum is constructed I had to double back a couple of times to see sections of the museum that I had missed on my initial pass through.The great aspect of this museum is the diversity of its holdings that span centuries. It's hard for me to believe that there is not some aspect of history, culture, architecture, painting & sculpture, decorative & folk art, fashion, musical instruments, arms & armor, medical & scientific instruments and assorted other exhibits that would be of interest to anyone with an imagination.
This is a modern building with very nice museography, the pieces are nicely displayed and cover several centuries of German history. Wednesdays is a day when it closes late so you can take advantage of it.