Stadtmuseum im Fembo-Haus (City Museum at Fembo House)
Stadtmuseum im Fembo-Haus (City Museum at Fembo House)
Stadtmuseum im Fembo-Haus (City Museum at Fembo House)
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Merchant's House, Patrician's Palatial Residence, Map Publishers – built between 1591 and 1596, Fembo's House has seen many uses. Since 1953, Nuremberg's only remaining large merchant's house from the Late Renaissance – situated partway to the Imperial Castle – serves as a municipal museum and takes visitors on a trip through the city's eventful past. More than 950 years of history come alive through valuable original rooms, room staging and audio presentations – from the city's first documentary mention in 1050 up to today. For guests in a hurry: Around the superb reproductions of the Imperial Regalia the exhibition space "A Crown – Power – History" presents the main chapters of Nuremberg's history via media guide in only 30 minutes and in any of 9 languages.
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Neighbourhood: Altstadt - St. Sebald
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- Lorenzkirche • 8 min walk
- Friedrich-Ebert-Platz • 10 min walk
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Oliver N
Nuremberg, Germany341 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
I was in the Fembohaus last Saturday on January 6th, 2024. At the museum I was greeted very unfriendly and immediately yelled at by the lady at the cash desk because I went through the wrong entrance.
To explain:
At the normal main entrance there was a small sign saying museum open but the main entrance door was closed. Of course I didn't check whether you could open the door, I just thought it was closed. Then I went through the door next to the main entrance that is intended for wheelchair users. I went in through this door and the lady at the cash desk immediately stood up and yelled at me. And said can't you read, can't you see that this isn't the entrance. Then I said, I just thought the main entrance was closed. And the lady then again can't you read and what am I thinking of going through the other entrance. And the lady did that for over 5 minutes. But I remained friendly anyway. I tried to explain to her why I did it that way, but the lady wasn't interested at all.
After the lady had finished lecturing me and getting ready, she sat down on her chair at the cash desk and I said to her that I would like to visit the museum, which she cheekily ignored on purpose. Then I told her again that I would like to visit the museum. After she understood, she told me the entrance fee was 6 euros. I then asked her if the museum was being renovated because I had read something about it on the website. She then said yes, the 4th floor and the 3rd floor are being renovated. I just think it's cheeky that the lady only talks about renovations when you yourself say what you have read. That's just not acceptable.
I also don't think it's okay for the museum, or rather the city of Nuremberg, to charge the full entrance fee despite the renovations. They should be nicer and charge a little less.
After the whole discussion with the woman and the explanation when asked about the renovation of the museum, I finally had my ticket. Then a member of staff from the museum came to the cash desk and apparently made sure that nothing was wrong. I think it's nice that the gentleman greeted me, but what I absolutely don't accept is that you're looked at from head to toe and then watched as you put your things in your locker. That's just not acceptable.
When this whole drama was over, I made my way into the museum to the areas that were open.
There were a few things to see that were interesting, but even on the floors that were open, many things were broken or simply locked, which isn't okay when only two floors are open and it's not announced in advance.
But that way I was able to see a few things that were interesting and learn something in the Fembohaus.
Well, I can say that what I saw was interesting, but I didn't think the visit was that great because of the whole drama that happened before I even got to the museum.
So I've told you what I experienced and hope that I was able to convey my impression of the museum to you. But of course everyone should form their own opinion.
Have fun in the Fembohaus Museum and your experiences.
To explain:
At the normal main entrance there was a small sign saying museum open but the main entrance door was closed. Of course I didn't check whether you could open the door, I just thought it was closed. Then I went through the door next to the main entrance that is intended for wheelchair users. I went in through this door and the lady at the cash desk immediately stood up and yelled at me. And said can't you read, can't you see that this isn't the entrance. Then I said, I just thought the main entrance was closed. And the lady then again can't you read and what am I thinking of going through the other entrance. And the lady did that for over 5 minutes. But I remained friendly anyway. I tried to explain to her why I did it that way, but the lady wasn't interested at all.
After the lady had finished lecturing me and getting ready, she sat down on her chair at the cash desk and I said to her that I would like to visit the museum, which she cheekily ignored on purpose. Then I told her again that I would like to visit the museum. After she understood, she told me the entrance fee was 6 euros. I then asked her if the museum was being renovated because I had read something about it on the website. She then said yes, the 4th floor and the 3rd floor are being renovated. I just think it's cheeky that the lady only talks about renovations when you yourself say what you have read. That's just not acceptable.
I also don't think it's okay for the museum, or rather the city of Nuremberg, to charge the full entrance fee despite the renovations. They should be nicer and charge a little less.
After the whole discussion with the woman and the explanation when asked about the renovation of the museum, I finally had my ticket. Then a member of staff from the museum came to the cash desk and apparently made sure that nothing was wrong. I think it's nice that the gentleman greeted me, but what I absolutely don't accept is that you're looked at from head to toe and then watched as you put your things in your locker. That's just not acceptable.
When this whole drama was over, I made my way into the museum to the areas that were open.
There were a few things to see that were interesting, but even on the floors that were open, many things were broken or simply locked, which isn't okay when only two floors are open and it's not announced in advance.
But that way I was able to see a few things that were interesting and learn something in the Fembohaus.
Well, I can say that what I saw was interesting, but I didn't think the visit was that great because of the whole drama that happened before I even got to the museum.
So I've told you what I experienced and hope that I was able to convey my impression of the museum to you. But of course everyone should form their own opinion.
Have fun in the Fembohaus Museum and your experiences.
Written March 8, 2024
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN1,098 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This was a pretty cool museum. The written information is in German and their audio guide is being upgraded so we couldn't get an information in English. It was still really interesting to see the interiors of various rooms. One room had a display of rotating photos where it showed a photo of an area in the old town pre-WWII, then a photo of the same place in 1945, then a photo of the modern city in the same area. It really showed how much beautiful architecture was lost in 1944-45.
Written September 23, 2023
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NemoTraveler
Aarhus, Denmark906 contributions
Aug 2020
The Fembo House is located on the way up to the Imperial Castle. The museum presents the history and development of Nuremberg. A large number of pre-war photos were especially interesting, and it is also possible to get an impression of the extent of the reconstruction after the Second World War.
Written September 14, 2020
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Anne-Mia M
Malmö, Sweden655 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Due to the renovation of the museum, several floors were closed, so we probably didn't get as much out of our visit as we would have otherwise. To the museum's credit, it must be said that we were made aware of this at the ticket sale by a very competent and helpful gentleman. But we got an impression of Nuremberg in earlier centuries.
Written September 10, 2023
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BobN06
Avondale, PA721 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The city museum of Nurnberg that helps understand its place in world history from the Holy Roman Empire through the Third Reich. Displayed over 4 floors it tells the story of the history of the city and its evolution into a major commerce center. Two of the floors have English translations and there is also a program that you can have on your phone by scanning the QR code by the elevator before you go up into the museum. Scan before you go up because it is not posted once you enter the museum. There is also a side building that is off the courtyard that has a nice one room display of the main history of the history. We saw it last but felt that this would be a nice orientation before entering the main museum.
Written June 23, 2024
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Steve S
Eugene, OR1,744 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
It was a small local museum. It didn’t have a lot of English. I think only one section had some. I just use Google translate when I don’t know. It works great on menus, museum placards. If I didn’t have that, it may not of been as good. It had about 3–4 different sections with a lot of local history.
Written June 15, 2023
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Cloud
Frankfurt, Germany1,326 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Very interesting museum. A must see when in Nuremberg. Reconstruction of the main Synagogue, middle ages rooms, curious items, imperial regalia. Dedicate 2 hours to this well kept, interesting museum. It is well worth it.
Written August 4, 2024
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Jessica A
Kemnath, Germany17 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
Husband and I loved this museum! The town of Nuremberg itself has so much history. There is a room that gives a film and diorama display of old Nuremberg and is offered in different languages. At first walking in I was a skeptic but after hearing so many details of the history, I really fell in love with the City. The museum itself was home to one of the richest families in Nuremberg, and the carvings on the ceilings, paintings etc and all original, which is amazing. The staff spoke great English and were very helpful. I recommend going here first before you tour the city and see the sights, it gives you a better outlook on the City and really helped me enjoy it.
Written November 22, 2013
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mikatu
Basel, Switzerland350 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
The Fembohaus is an interesting house in Nuremberg old town that serves as City Museum.
It is one of the best museums I’ve been. You receive an audio guide (free of charge) that will guide you through the museum while tells you the history of the house and of two of its former inhabitants.
The museum is very complete and all exhibits have German and English explanations.
A tip, if you pay an extra 2,5 euros (7,5 instead of just 5 euros) you will get a day ticket for almost every museum in the city (check the brochure you receive with the ticket since it contains all museums and sites covered by it – the back of the ticket only shows you 8 places but you have at least twice as much covered by this ticket).
It is one of the best museums I’ve been. You receive an audio guide (free of charge) that will guide you through the museum while tells you the history of the house and of two of its former inhabitants.
The museum is very complete and all exhibits have German and English explanations.
A tip, if you pay an extra 2,5 euros (7,5 instead of just 5 euros) you will get a day ticket for almost every museum in the city (check the brochure you receive with the ticket since it contains all museums and sites covered by it – the back of the ticket only shows you 8 places but you have at least twice as much covered by this ticket).
Written April 12, 2012
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rasemanju
Cluj-Napoca, Romania255 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
This museum presents the history of the city, across ages. For us, it was a great starting point to understand better the rest of the sights, and place them in a real context.
This sight can provide audio-guides in English with no additional fee required.
The admission fee is 5 EUR but, being a municipal museum, for an extra 2.5 EUR you can transform your ticket into a Day ticket and visit for free any other municipal museum in that day.
This attraction is included in the Nuremberg Card (23 EUR for 2 days - attractions and public transportation included).
This sight can provide audio-guides in English with no additional fee required.
The admission fee is 5 EUR but, being a municipal museum, for an extra 2.5 EUR you can transform your ticket into a Day ticket and visit for free any other municipal museum in that day.
This attraction is included in the Nuremberg Card (23 EUR for 2 days - attractions and public transportation included).
Written December 9, 2014
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Quanto tempo occorre investire per visitare questo luogo?
Written November 12, 2018
Dipende, a noi è piaciuto e ci siamo stati un paio d'ore, te lo consiglio, merita più di altri famosi, soprattutto se ti piace la storia.
Written November 13, 2018
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