The Landesmuseum Mainz presents art and culture from antiquity to the present and offers impressive collections of archaeology, painting, sculpture, and crafts. With its diverse exhibitions, it invites visitors to explore the history and cultural development of the Rhineland-Palatinate region.
The Landesmuseum Mainz is one of the most important museums in Rhineland-Palatinate and uniquely combines art, history, and culture.
The exhibition ranges from antiquity to the Middle Ages and into modern times, offering a comprehensive overview of the cultural development of the region. Visitors can admire outstanding archaeological finds from Mainz and its surroundings, significant paintings, sculptures, and crafts.
Particular emphasis is placed on the Roman past of the city and on the history of the Mainz book and printing. The museum is not only a place of presentation but also of education: special exhibitions, guided tours, workshops, and educational programs make history and art accessible to all age groups.
With its central location in Mainz, the Landesmuseum offers an inspiring glimpse into the cultural diversity of the region and vividly connects the past and present.
Opening times
| Tuesday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–17:00 |
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Certification period: October 01, 2025 - September 30, 2028
Completely accessible and fully usable.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There are two parking spaces available for people with disabilities.
- The Bauhofstraße/LBBW bus stop is 120 meters away.
- All rooms and facilities that are accessible to guests are level or accessible via a ramp or elevator.
- There are no slopes with a gradient of more than 6%.
- All doors/passages accessible to guests are at least 80 cm wide.
- The cash desk is 100 cm high.
- Most exhibits and information are visible while seated.
- Most exhibits are visible while seated. Touchscreens, audio stations, and numerous exhibits are wheelchair compatible.
- Seating is available.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which is accessible from both sides (at least 90 cm). The grab rails on the toilet can be folded up.
- Guided tours are offered for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users. Advance booking is required.
- Mobile or fixed seating is available for people with walking disabilities, which can be used during the tour.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- There is no audio induction loop at the cash desk/information counter.
- There is no clearly visible alarm.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed visually.
- Information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with hearing impairment, but not for deaf people. A reservation in advance is necessary.
Reasonably usable, but not completely accessible.
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments".
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Signage (for orientation) is designed in easily legible, high-contrast lettering.
- All elevated areas accessible to guests are brightly lit without glare.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
- Stairs have visually contrasting edges on at least the first and last steps.
- Stairs have at least one handrail on one side.
- The exhibits are well lit.
- Information about the exhibits is visually contrasting.
- There is an audio guide and tactile stations, as well as two foil touch books on important paintings.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
- Guided tours are offered for people with visual impairments, but not for blind people. Advance registration is required.
- During the tours, exhibits are integrated for touching.
Insufficient information or not accessible.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.
- The name of the museum is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
- The information on the exhibits is predominately provided in writing, but not in easy language. There is an audio guide and touch stations.
- Guided tours for people with cognitive impairments are offered. A reservation in advance is necessary.
- The contents are easy to understand or are explained in a way that is easy to understand (e.g. visually).
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Mainz State Museum
55116 Mainz
+49 6131 28570 http://www.landesmuseum-mainz.de E-mail: landesmuseum-mainz@gdke.rlp.de

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