Museumsfest

In the organizer's words:

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Museum für Franken, together with the Würzburg Castle and Garden Administration, invites you to the annual museum festival at Marienberg Fortress. An exciting program awaits all museum enthusiasts, time travelers, castle fans, parents, grandparents and families from 10 am to 6 pm.
The motto: 1525 - Franconia demands freedom

Spread over two castle courtyards, numerous demonstrations, arts and crafts stalls and hands-on stations offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating time around 1525. The perfect occasion for a trip to Marienberg Fortress!

Our special highlights

• Living History with various re-enactment groups
• Historical fencing with Thomas Hönle
• Blacksmithing, Andreas Kempf
• Medieval dances, velvet and silk
• Castle tours, information stand and large wooden games on the Schottenflanke with the Würzburg Castle and Garden Administration

Market and crafts
Büttnerzunft Würzburg | Beekeeping Neubrunn
Wooden toys and more, Kurt Lotzen | Woodturning, Klaus Nun

Join in
Leather workshop | Rope twisting I Mini catapult building | Stamping leaflets
Printing | Selfie station | Conquer the castle

Our guests
Wonder collector Marc Haselbach
Friends of Franconian Art and History e. V.

Our popular classics
Fairy tales, Gesine Kleinwächter | Painting at the easel
Pottery | Face painting for children

Museum tours for young & old
Guided tours for adults: 1525 - Franconia demands freedom
Tilman Riemenschneider
Guided tour for children: Knights and damsels

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Price information:

Adults 4 euros; children under 1m: free; children up to 18 years: 3 euros; family ticket (from 1 child): 9 euros: Family ticket single (from 1 child): 7 Euro