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© Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)

Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)

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Opening Times
Open today 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
Address
Paulinenstraße 20
97645 Ostheim
Contact

Organ building has a 400-year tradition in Ostheim v. d. Rhön. Reason enough to set up an organ building museum in Hanstein Castle (built around 1490). Beginning with the presentation of a "Hydraulos" from the 3rd century BC, replicas of medieval instruments and numerous original organs from the Baroque to the modern era are on display in 15 rooms. The corresponding sound is conveyed by listening stations and "sounding museum tours" during which the organs are played live. The special orientation as a family museum ensures that this "big" topic is also exciting for the little visitors.

Last edited on 24.11.2023

Additional information

  • Opening Times

    Open today 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

    In the timeframe of 01. March until 05. November:

    • Wednesdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Thursdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Fridays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Saturdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Sundays: 13:00-17:00

    In the timeframe of 22. November until 31. January:

    • Wednesdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Thursdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Fridays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Saturdays: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00
    • Sundays: 13:00-17:00

    Holidays:

    • 06.01.2025
      Epiphany: 13:00-17:00
    • 20.04.2025
      Easter Sunday: 13:00-17:00
    • 01.05.2025
      Labour Day: 13:00-17:00
    • 29.05.2025
      Ascension Day: 13:00-17:00
    • 19.06.2025
      Corpus Christi: 13:00-17:00
    • 03.10.2025
      Day of German Unity: 13:00-17:00
    • 01.11.2025
      All Saints' Day: 13:00-17:00

    Closed on all other holidays

  • Inclusion

    Accessibility

    • Sitting Accommodations

  • Offers

    Educational Programmes

    • Guided Tours
    • Offers for School Groups

    Further offers

    • Museumsshop

  • Digital Offers

    No information available

  • Contact

    Address

    Paulinenstraße 20
    97645 Ostheim

    Telephone contact

    • General enquiries: 09777/1743
    • Special requests (e.g. guided tours): 09777/1743

    E-Mail

    info(at)orgelbaumuseum.de (opens your email program)

    Website

    http://www.orgelbaumuseum.de (external link, opens in a new window)

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    Tourism Region

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Image gallery

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Toggenburg House Organ 1765 © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)
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Manderscheidt organ 1646 © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)
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Neunhofer organ 1672 © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)
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Fortepiano 1848 © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)
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Norrlanda organ © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)
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Attic workshop © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)
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Large pipes © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)
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Hofmann organ 1900 © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)
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Theophilus organ © Orgelbaumuseum Schloss Hanstein e. V. (Organ Building Museum Hanstein Castle e. V.)

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