Medieval Crime Museum

4.2/5
(1.4K) · History museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
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The museum exhibits in 2 buildings and on 6 floors Germany`s most important collection of legal history. The highlight of this museum is its …

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Dec 27, 2024
A lot of interesting exhibits at this museum. I enjoyed learning about the role shame and honor played in medieval society and was entertained by the ways in which people were humiliated in the past …Full review by kathrynaW781JG
Apr 11, 2024
The museum had lots of information about crime and punishment in the Middle Ages. It was well done without being graphic. Saw several families with elementary aged children who were interested in the…Full review by Traveler796081
Sep 20, 2023
Very informative, but you are in for a lot of reading. There are definitely some parts that we weren’t sure how they tied into the rest of the museum. We enjoyed it overall and thought it was worth t…Full review by ChipElla

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How long would you allow to visit the Medieval Crime Museum?
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I would say an hour or so. Some of it is quite gory and may not be appropriate for children. Amazing that there are so many items left from so long ago. It was interesting. Glad to be …
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I would say an hour or so. Some of it is quite gory and may not be appropriate for children. Amazing that there are so many items left from so long ago. It was interesting. Glad to be living in this century
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Answer by karen m · Feb 9, 2020
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Is the museum handicap accessible or have elevators?
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I do not believe so. Even to get in there are stairs. There are a couple of floors and I did not see any elevator, just stairs.
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Answer by Dagmar S · Jan 22, 2020
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Would my husband who will be 60 qualify for a senior citizen discount? If we don't arrive in Rothenberg until late …
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Would my husband who will be 60 qualify for a senior citizen discount? If we don't arrive in Rothenberg until late afternoon, how much of the museum could we see if we only had an hour?
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Always ask if they offer a senior citizen discount. Often it is for EU residents only but it doesn’t hurt to ask. If you can only go to only one museum, the crime museum is worth the time …
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Always ask if they offer a senior citizen discount. Often it is for EU residents only but it doesn’t hurt to ask. If you can only go to only one museum, the crime museum is worth the time but two hours would be better as it is really fascinating.
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Hello there, We are looking at visiting the Medieval Crime Museum in mid April. Could you tell us what would be the …
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Hello there, We are looking at visiting the Medieval Crime Museum in mid April. Could you tell us what would be the cost or entry fee in to the Medieval Crime Museum per person? Thanking you in advance.
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Adults--€ 7,00
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Is there a line up to get tickets to the museum (like the Uffizi Gallery, etc)? Is it advised to purchase tickets ahead of …
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Is there a line up to get tickets to the museum (like the Uffizi Gallery, etc)? Is it advised to purchase tickets ahead of time? I have only seen guided tours available but advice here suggests a self-guided is fine.. We only have 2 days in May and I didn't want to be waiting in line for several hours. Thank you all..
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No lineup when I went, self tour is totally ok, lots os signs with explanations as to what you are viewing, and in english too.Well laid out and easy to navigate. Worthwhile and …
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No lineup when I went, self tour is totally ok, lots os signs with explanations as to what you are viewing, and in english too.Well laid out and easy to navigate. Worthwhile and interesting....enjoy
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