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Cusanus Geburtshaus Bernkastel-KuesPhoto: Christopher Arnoldi
The world-famous philosopher, mystic, natural scientist and cardinal Nikolaus of Kues was born in 1401 in the present museum. His birthplace contains the permanent exhibition "Nikolaus von Kues, 1401 - 1464, - Leben und Werk im Bild" ("Nicholas of Kues, 1401 - 1464, - Life and Work in Pictures"), a documentation by Dr. Helmut Gestrich in cooperation with the Landesbildstelle Rheinland-Pfalz and the Cusanus-Gesellschaft Bernkastel-Kues. The exhibition informs about the origin of Nicholas of Cues, his studies and education and his public activities, as well as about his St. Nicholas Hospital as a visible and his writings as a spiritual heritage. The presentation of his life stations as well as his great legation journey 1451/52 by Professor Erich Meuthen, the Globusspiel, the foundation deed of the hospital and numerous facsimile writings complete the documentation.
In this house he completed his main philosophical work "De docta ignorantia" on 12 February 1440, a work that stands like a landmark between the Middle Ages and modern times. It replaced medieval theology and its geocentric view of the world with a new interpretation of world construction. This even went beyond Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler and proved to be true even in the light of modern astrophysics of Albert Einstein.
The rooms of the birth house serve the cultural life of our time: art exhibitions, religious talks, lectures, music and also celebrations from different occasions take place here.
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Birthplace of Nicholas of CusaA large flag welcomes visitors to the house situated on Nikolausufer 49 in the district of Kues in Bernkastel-Kues. This is where the famous philosopher, mystic, natural scientist and cardinal was born in 1401. His birthplace hosts the permanent exhibition “Nicholas of Cusa, 1401 - 1464, Life and Works”, which is a documentary by Dr. Helmut Gestrich in collaboration with the state media centre of Rhineland-Palatinate (Landesbildstelle Rheinland-Pfalz) and the Cusanus Society Bernkastel-Kues. The exhibition informs about Nicholas of Cusas descent, his education, studies and ministry, his visible inheritance like the Cusanus Hospital, as well as his intellectual inheritance in his publications. Professor Erich Meuthen explains the stages of his life and his long legation of 1451/52. Apart from that, the globe game, the deed of foundation of the St. Nicholas Hospital as well as numerous facsimiles complement the collection.
On February 12, 1440 he accomplished his philosophical masterpiece “De docta ignorantia”, which is like a boundary stone between the Middle Ages and modern times, in this very house. It replaced medieval theology along with geocentrism with a new explanation of the cosmos, which even exceeded Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler and proved to be principally right in the light of the modern astrophysics of Albert Einstein.
Today, the birthplace of Nicholas of Cusa is the local centre of cultural life such as art exhibitions, colloquies, lectures, music and festivities on diverse occasions.
Opening times:
April 16 till October 31: Summer opening times Tuesday till Saturday from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Guided tours and large groups by appointment!
November 1 till April 15: Winter opening times Tuesday till Saturday from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Guided tours and large groups by appointment!
Exhibition fees: Children up to 14 years: Free Young people, pupils, students, people with disabilities: 2,00 Euro Adults: 4,00 Euro With guest card: 3,00 Euro
Guided tours are charged separately. Please contact the administration.
Birthplace of Nicholas of Cusa - Cusanus Geburtshaus - Nikolausufer 49 54470 Bernkastel-Kues management: Gerhard W. Kluth ph.: 06531 - 2831 mail: geburtshaus(at)bernkastel-kues.de
More on Nicholas of Cusa at www.cusanus.de.
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Certification period: January 01, 2026 - December 31, 2028
Reasonably usable, but not completely accessible.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is a parking space for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that are accessible to guests are step-free/at ground level or accessible via an elevator.
- All doors/passages and paths that are accessible to guests are at least 70 cm wide.
- The cash desk is 75 cm high.
- Most exhibits and information are visible while seated.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (at least 80 cm). There are folding grab rails to the left and right of the toilet.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no alarm.
- There is no audio induction loop system.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly.
- In the permanent exhibition, the information is conveyed in written form.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- All areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
- Some signage is designed with easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically. The stopping position is announced by voice. The controls are tactile.
- Stair steps are not designed with high visual contrast.
- In the permanent exhibition, information is provided in writing, in high-contrast font.
- Information is not available in relief or Braille.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the house is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- In the permanent exhibition, the information is conveyed in written form.
- There is no information in easy language.
Recommendations nearby
On the Cusanus hiking trail you can meet one of the most important personalities of the 15th century: Nicholas of Cues, the great son of the city.
E-bike circular route, nearly 20 km, along the Mosel: Kues - Wehlen - Kues plateau - Maring - Lieser
Pilgrimage and hiking from Koblenz-Stolzenfels (left Rhine side) to Trier St. Matthias. Along the Mosel and on the heights of Hunsrück and Eifel.
In the cross-border low mountain range region of the Eifel, several cycle paths run completely or partially along former railway tracks.
A varied cycling route through the sea of vines of the Moselle - with natural and cultural experiences in the steep slopes of the Moselle valley ...
You can cycle comfortably on the former railway track from the Vulkaneifel to the Mosel. Recommended for leisure cyclists, families with children & ...
Cusanus birthplace
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
+49 6531 2831 https://www.nikolaus-von-kues.de/geburtshaus/das-museum/ E-mail: geburtshaus@bernkastel-kues.de
On the Cusanus hiking trail you can meet one of the most important personalities of the 15th century: Nicholas of Cues, the great son of the city.
E-bike circular route, nearly 20 km, along the Mosel: Kues - Wehlen - Kues plateau - Maring - Lieser
Pilgrimage and hiking from Koblenz-Stolzenfels (left Rhine side) to Trier St. Matthias. Along the Mosel and on the heights of Hunsrück and Eifel.
In the cross-border low mountain range region of the Eifel, several cycle paths run completely or partially along former railway tracks.
A varied cycling route through the sea of vines of the Moselle - with natural and cultural experiences in the steep slopes of the Moselle valley ...
You can cycle comfortably on the former railway track from the Vulkaneifel to the Mosel. Recommended for leisure cyclists, families with children & ...
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