Kurpfälzisches Museum (Palatinate Museum), Heidelberg

Kurpfälzisches Museum (Palatinate Museum), Heidelberg

The Palatinate Museum of Heidelberg is home to the art and cultural history collections of the city of Heidelberg, which were procured in 1878/79 from the purchase of the Graimberg 'Alterthlichenhalle' by the city of Heidelberg. The museum was opened in 1908 under the designation Städtische Kunst- und Alterthümersammlung. It is located in the Palais Morass, the former university hall in 1936 and a new building in the 1980s, with direct access from the main street (pedestrian zone). It is a very in-depth museum with exhibits covering many parts of the history, natural history, archaeology, paintings, art & crafts, graphics, sculptures. Other museum activities include the Museum Educational Department, the "Works of Art of the Month" and a museum shop. The Kunstverein Heidelberg , the contemporary art, has directly its rooms.
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Sight Name: Kurpfälzisches Museum (Palatinate Museum)
Sight Location: Heidelberg, Germany (See walking tours in Heidelberg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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