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Further museums in the castle

Stadtmuseum Burghausen (Burghausen Municipal Museum)

The Municipal Museum is located in the castle‘s bower, the former women’s tract.

 

Life in a castle in the Middle Ages

On the ground floor, you can gain fascinating insights into life at a princely court in the Middle Ages. Duchess Hedwig of Bavaria-Landshut resided at Burghausen Castle with her large court from 1475 to 1502. The exhibition provides a vivid account of the pleasant life she led, filled with feasts, tournaments and hunts.

Town history of Burghausen

A large section is dedicated to the history of Burghausen. Here you can learn fascinating facts about the town, from the earliest traces of human settlement right up to the present day.

Stadtmuseum Burghausen
(run by the town council of Burghausen)

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House of Photography –
Dr. Robert-Gerlich-Museum

 

The House of Photography was founded in 1983 as the photography museum of the town of Burghausen and is located in the Rentmeisterstock, the former tax office building (fifth courtyard) at the beginning of the castle complex. In 1998 it was renamed after its founder and head of many years, Dr Robert Gerlich.

The collection has four main themes:
– The history of photography: historical pictures and equipment
– Historical views of Burghausen
– Gallery of contemporary photography
– Special exhibitions

House of Photography – Dr. Robert-Gerlich-Museum
(run by the town council of Burghausen)