Museen im Markgrafenschloss

Emmendingen, Germany

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The Museen im Markgrafenschloss in Emmendingen, Germany, are housed in a Renaissance castle originally built as a monastic estate and later converted into a residence by Markgraf Jakob III in the late 16th century.

The museums include the Stadtgeschichtliche Sammlung, which showcases Emmendingen’s history from its first mention in 1094 through industrialization, highlighting local crafts, guilds, and notable figures like the flight pioneer Carl Friedrich Meerwein and poet connections to Goethe.

Moreover, the Fotomuseum Hirsmüller presents the history of the Emmendinger family-run photo studio from 1861 to 1993, with around 100,000 photographs and historic camera equipment displayed. Both museums provide a deep dive into the city’s cultural heritage within the castle's historic setting.

The Schloss’s cellar serves as a venue for small art performances, further enriching the cultural experience at the site.