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The Burghausen City Museum is located in the former bower (lady’s chambers) of the world’s longest castle. Founded in 1899, the museum’s vast collections provide an impressive overview of the history, art, and culture of Burghausen and its surrounding area.

Extensive refurbishments between 2011 and 2025 have transformed the museum, which now features numerous interactive stations that engage visitors while bringing Burghausen’s urban and artistic heritage vividly to life.

The Burghausen City Museum takes you on an exciting journey through time spread over four levels. All main exhibition texts are available in both English and German.

Step into Castle Life in the Late Middle Ages and discover how the dukes of Bavaria-Landshut once lived, ruled and celebrated in Burghausen. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and textures of the 15th century — or take up your lance and try your hand at a virtual joust!

If you love art, you will find beautiful works from past and present in Burghausen, City of Arts: from magnificent Baroque paintings and sculptures to romantic and modern pieces. The exhibition includes numerous artworks of Burghausen’s notable painter Johann Nepomuk della Croce (1736–1819). Since the 19th century, new and independent artistic personalities revitalised Burghausen’s art scene with fresh impulses.

Fascinating Urban History is the focus of the second floor. In the Middle Ages, Burghausen flourished as a residence, stronghold and trade centre. A large section is dedicated to the everyday life of Burghausen’s citizens in the early modern period. With the founding of Wacker Chemie in 1916, Burghausen entered the industrial age. Life under National Socialism is vividly illustrated using a walkable city map. An in-house cinema portrays the final decades of the 20th century.

Habitat Salzach-Wöhrsee showcases the unique wildlife of Burghausen through engaging multimedia exhibits. Visitors can explore fascinating insights into the Salzach River, the Wöhrsee basin, and the animals that call these habitats home. Meet the Waldrapp (Northern Bald Ibis) — once on the brink of extinction and today the mascot of Burghausen.

Parking

The City Museum, located within the Hauptburg of Burghausen Castle, is most easily and scenically reached from Curaplatz, through the castle grounds. Alternatively, visitors can reach the museum via the Burgsteig, a short but steep footpath.

Free parking is available at Curaplatz and Messeplatz, as well as in the underground car park on Marktler Straße and throughout the historic town centre. Please note that during major events such as the events such as the Castle Festival (Burgfest) and the Castle Christmas Market (Burgweihnacht), parking and access may be restricted.

Coach parking is available only at the car parks on Tittmoninger Straße (Finanzamt) and at Stadtpark/Messegelände. Passengers may be dropped off at Curaplatz.

Address

Stadtmuseum Burghausen
Burg 48, D-84489 Burghausen
T. +49 8677 65198 |

15 March – 31 March
5 October – 8 November
daily 10am – 4pm

01 April – 04 October
daily 9am – 6pm

9 November – 14 March
closed

Regular Tickets

Minors under 18, students (student ID card), school classes, professional tour guides (FEG, BVGD et al.):
Free entry

Adults:
€5.00

Concession:
€4.00
Groups of 15 or more; and with valid proof of eligibility: people with disabilities, people aged 65 and over, university students, members of the Bundeswehr and those performing military or voluntary service, apprentices/trainees, people in transition

Museum Pass

Valid for visiting the Stadtmuseum (City Museum), Haus der Fotografie (Museum of Photography) and Burgmuseum mit Staatsgalerie (Castle Museum & State Gallery) at Burghausen castle. The pass is valid for one visit to each museum and can be used the entire current year. Please check the individual opening hours of the museums.

Minors under 18, students (student ID card), school classes:
Free entry

Adults:
€10.00

Concession:
€8.00
With valid proof of eligibility only

Located next to the ticket desk, our small but carefully curated museum shop offers a selection of publications and souvenirs, including:

• Publications on the history of the castle and the city
• Exclusive glass jewellery by local artist Oliver Habel
• Gift wrap featuring a design by graphic artist Walter Ziegler
• Greetings cards and postcards
• Zodiac-themed cards by local artist Johnny Petry
• Tote bags
• Hand-struck lucky coins
• And much more

Our team will be happy to assist you.

A personal journey through 1,000 years of history

Step into the fascinating everyday life of a medieval castle and discover Burghausen’s vibrant past — hear the stories of wealthy dukes, talented artists, skilled merchants, devoted nuns, and proud citizens. A guided tour of the City Museum offers captivating insights into Burghausen’s cultural history, from its origins as a frontier stronghold and ducal residence to an important industrial centre.

Guided museum tours are available by appointment only.

Price: €65.00 for up to 20 participants

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

Booking via Burghauser Touristik GmbH

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Further information

Group bookings are limited to 20 people. For groups of 21 or more, a second tour guide is required.

School classes (maximum 25 pupils) with accompanying adults are charged at the group rate.

Please be aware that the regular admission fee must be paid on top of the guided tour fee.

• For groups of 15 people or more: €4.00 per person
• For groups of fewer than 15 people: €5.00 per person
• All minors under 18, students (with student ID card), school classes: free entry

We are committed to making the museum as open and accessible as possible, so that the widest possible audience can enjoy our building, collections and exhibitions.

However, as the Burghausen City Museum is housed within a historic medieval castle, some accessibility limitations are unavoidable and beyond our control.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.