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Oberhessisches Museum

Gießen , Germany

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google

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Hours
Monday: Closed
Phone
0641 3061331
Website
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Address
Brandpl. 2, 35390 Gießen, Germany

About this museum

Situated in the heart of Gießen, the Oberhessisches Museum offers a compelling journey through the region's cultural and historical landscape. The museum, which was substantially rebuilt after significant wartime damage, showcases diverse collections spanning local archaeology, folk art, and regional heritage. Visitors can explore its exhibits free of charge, discovering the rich narratives of Upper Hesse through carefully curated artifacts and immersive displays.

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Free admission every day. We combine official or place-listing data with public cultural datasets when available, then flag pages that may need a fresh check before you travel.

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Visit notes

  • Free admission every day
  • Today: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM -
  • Plan for 30-45 minutes
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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Free admission every day; confirm with the museum or map listing if plans are time-sensitive.

Check hours

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM -

Plan the route

Brandpl. 2, 35390 Gießen, Germany

Accessibility

Wheelchair access is reported for this venue.

Listing quality

  • 2 public sources linked
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  • Map listing available
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  • 4.5 rating from 124 reviews

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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