In Krefeld-Linn there is a medieval castle, which is part of the museum complex as well as a hunting lodge and an archaeological museum. The Burg Linn Museum is very interesting.

In the walls of the historic castle you will find numerous medieval objects, such as armor and weapons, as well as originally furnished rooms from the Middle Ages. In the hunting lodge, which is located right next to the Linner Burg, among other things a collection of historical musical instruments is shown. The Archaeological Museum, which was formerly called the Lower Rhine Landscape Museum, is located on Rheinbabenstrasse and provides information on the history of the Lower Rhine using original finds and representations. The focus of the exhibition is on Roman times.

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Museum Castle Linn Krefeld

Linn Castle Krefeld

Info & Notes :

Exhibition Objects : In the historic castle you can find relics from the 16th and 17th centuries. The collection of historical musical instruments in the hunting lodge. And in the museum the Roman finds from the Gellep region.

Exhibitions / Events : Temporary exhibitions and numerous events, including a Christmas market and concerts

Guides : Public tours on specific dates and tours by appointment

Specials : Concerts and events on the castle area such as the flax market at Whitsun, a medieval and craft market that is well worth seeing. The library with archeology, folklore and history books is also interesting. Models of cities in the Lower Rhine region. On Sunday morning there is a demonstration of the mechanical instruments in the hunting lodge. The carillon is also located at the hunting lodge, which plays on weekdays and also on Sundays at certain times

Museums in the Lower Rhine region:

Museum Castle Linn Krefeld

Address : Rheinbabenstraße 85, 47809 Krefeld
Opening times : See homepage
Admission : Paying
Internet : https://www.krefeld.de/

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