Opening hours of municipal museums (except Tin Figure Cabinet) Tue-Sun 10a.m.-5p.m. Entrance fee EUR 2 (concs. EUR 1) Oberrheinischer Museumspass Augustiner Museum The city’s largest museum owes its name to its location, the former monastery of the Augustinian hermits. It houses art from the Upper Rhine region ranging from artefacts from Freiburg churches and monasteries to sculptures, paintings and stained glass. The original sculptures from Freiburg Cathedral as well as many samples of arts and crafts from different ages and pictures of Freiburg’s beautiful surrounding area have found a new home at Augustiner Museum. Am Augustinerplatz (Salzstraße 32) Tel. ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2531 Wentzinger Haus - Museum of Town History The historic Wentzinger Haus displays works of art, documents, archaeological findings and a model of the cathedral builder’s workshop, somewhere between an architectural model and a tin figure diorama representing the history of Freiburg. Münsterplatz 30 Tel. ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2515 Museum of Modern Art The Museum of Modern Art houses the municipal collection of art of the 20th century, with a focus on expressionism, new functionalism and abstract art of the 1950s. It also regularly shows exhibitions of younger generation artists. Marienstraße10a Tel. ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2581 Fax: ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2589 Adelhauser Museum The Adelhauser Museum of Ethnology and Natural History represents the variety of cultures as well as the local natural history. The Department of Ethnology houses a selection of objects of everyday life, art and religion, reflecting the way of life of non-European cultures. The exhibits from America, Oceania, Africa and Asia do not merely give an insight into traditional life but also illustrate the changes these cultures are going through. The Department of Natural History gives an insight into both local and exotic flora and fauna. The gem cabinet, the collection of minerals and fossils as well as the bird room enjoy great popularity. Gerberau 32 Department of Natural History: Tel. ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2561, - 62 Fax: ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2563 Department of Ethnology: Tel. ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2541, - 40 Information/tickets: ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2566 Museum of Ancient and Prehistoric History This museum will take you through the early periods of South Baden’s history. The showcase of archaeological research in the Upper and High Rhine area offers interesting insights into the Stone Age, showing the first known works of art produced in the region, the Bronze Age, the Age of the Celts represented by the sensational prince’s tomb of Ihringen, and the Roman Age documented by the most beautiful mural painting ever found north of the Alps. And, last but not least, the treasure chamber of the Alemannics. Colombischlößle, Rotteckring 5 Tel. tickets, information: ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2574 Tel. office ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2571 Fax: ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2579 E-Mail: museumuf@stadt.freiburg.de Guided tours: Sundays and holidays, 11a.m.: tours of the exhibition. Sundays, 3p.m.: tours of the special exhibitions. Information for disabled people and wheelchair users: There is a separate entrance with a lift for disabled people and wheelchair users. Our staff will be happy to assist (please call 201 - 2574 for assistance). Disabled parking spaces are available right next to the museum. How to find us: Tram 1, 4, 5, 6, or bus 11 or 13 to "Stadttheater", 3 minutes’ walk to Colombi Park. From the train station, 5 minutes’ walk towards the city centre (Eisenbahnstraße). Parking spaces at the train station (underground car park). There are no parking spaces directly outside the museums (except for disabled users). Tin Figure Cabinet Freiburg’s smallest museum houses more than 8,000 lovingly hand-painted tin figures depicting historic scenes from the city’s and region’s history, such as the battle near Sempach in 1836. Schwabentor Tel. ++49 (0) 761 2 43 21 Opening hours: Every year from the third Saturday in May to 3rd October: Tue-Fri: 2.30p.m.-5p.m. Sat-Sun: noon-2p.m. Guided tours for groups (min 7 persons) daily from 10a.m.-noon Entrance fee: EUR 1.20 (concs/groups EUR 0.60) City Archives The City Archives hold a collection of documents of historic, legal or cultural interest, which are no longer needed for ongoing business. There is a massive collection of data, ranging from 13th century documents to hand-written notes, invoices, last wills and photographs, as well as files not originating in the city itself. An important part of the City Archives’ work consists of assisting users. Research is carried out on written or verbal request, and readers visiting the library are assisted with their research. Grünwälderstraße 15 /Salzstraße18 79098 Freiburg Tel. ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2701 Fax: ++49 (0) 761 201 - 2799 Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu: 8a.m.-4.00 pm Wed: 8a.m.-6p.m. Advance booking recommended Click here for further information.