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Best Local History & Culture in Heidelberg

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Kurpfälzisches Museum

The rooms of the Kurpfälzisches Museum are in both the old part of the building as well as the modern extension in the back courtyard, where the museum's entrances also are found. There are a number of themed areas: the Archaeological Branch exhibits the heritage of the homo erectus heidelbergensis; the area covering Town History deals with the history of Heidelberg from the Middle Ages to 20th Century, while the four rooms in the Arts and Craft section show the style of living in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The last section, the Graphic Collection, contains watercolor paintings, drawings and graphic prints from the 15th to the 20th Century.

Hauptstrasse 97, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Universitätsmuseum

The museum of the University of Heidelberg is situated in the Old University and documents the history of Germany's oldest higher education facility. There are three display rooms, where the first one shows the history of the university from its establishment in 1386 to the early 19th-Century. The second one deals with the history of modern natural sciences and romanticism. The last room focuses on the major 20th-century events such as the role of the university in Nazi Germany.

Grabengasse 1, Alte Universität, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Studentenkarzer

The students' prison was established in the late 18th Century and was in use until 1914. For the students, it was more amusement than any real punishment for their crimes (burglaries, scuffles and forbidden students' duels). The paintings, autographs, comments, coat of arms prove that they had a lot of fun in their small rooms equipped with one table, one chair, an iron bed with a seagrass mattress, a chamberpot and a spittoon.

Augustinergasse 2, Old University, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
President Friedrich Ebert Memorial

The Reichspräsident-Friedrich-Ebert-Gedenkstätte, located in the birthplace of Friedrich Ebert, presents more than just the standard of living of a German craftsman's family at the end of the 19th Century. The permanent exhibition describes the life and work of Friedrich Ebert, the political events of his time and the history of the working class movement using photo documentaries, reproductions and videos. In the library and archives, you can find literature dating from between the Empire and the Weimarer Republic, original documents belonging to Ebert and other publications of his era. Alternating special exhibitions inform guests of past events or great personalities of the time.

Pfaffengasse 18, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117
Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer

Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer traces back the beautiful history of Speyer. From art to sculpture, archaeological finds to wine making, the museum boasts exhibits that trace the cultural life of the people that once lived here. Apart from the permanent exhibitions, the museum also features numerous special exhibitions that commemorate historical or memorable events and personalities. A visit here is a must if you want to understand the historic backdrop of the city.

Domplatz 4, Speyer, Germany, 67346
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