Landesmuseum Mainz, Mainz, Germany

The Landesmuseum Mainz, or Mainz State Museum, is a museum of art and history in Mainz, Germany. In March 2010 it reopened in full after an extensive renovation.

The museum has its roots in a painting collection donated by Napoleon and Chaptal to the city of Mainz in 1803. It moved into its current location, in the former electoral stables, in 1937, by which time it had grown significantly. It received its present name in 1986, and was renovated and modernised from 2004 to 2010.

The Pre-Historic and Roman Departments include antiquities from the Mainz area like a Venus-like statue from 23,000 BC, stone axes from the Late Stone Age, Roman stone memorials, a 1st-century Roman Jupiter Column and a 3rd-century Roman arch. Near-Eastern finds include medieval icons, Byzantine art and Egyptian relics.

The museum also hosts Renaissance artworks, and Baroque collection of 17th- and 18th-century paintings, sculptures, furniture and porcelain from Germany, France, the Netherlands and Italy.

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Brian Musum (4 months ago)
?️ Landesmuseum Mainz is absolutely stunning! The building itself is a work of art, with gorgeous architecture that adds to the whole experience. ? Inside, the collection is just as impressive, with beautifully curated exhibits that make the visit even more memorable. The blend of history and design makes it a must-see spot. ?

murat cakan (5 months ago)
I paid 6 euros for entrance. There is a locker for your stuff. Nice museum to see some romanich german historical ruins. Also, you can see some old mosaic pieces from the Rome period in Mainz. Also some furniture, paintings, glass collection thay have. Inside also nice cafe. You don't need to buy a museum ticket for a cafe.

Flora Volgyi (6 months ago)
A fun museum! I really enjoyed the collection of paintings. The roman mosaics were also nice.

V C (8 months ago)
Amazing museum spanning so many different cultures and time periods. Our favorite highlights were the Roman artifacts as well as the Art Nouveau exhibit. Only €6 per Adult, with very affordable garage parking next door. Don’t miss the chance to visit if you are vacationing in the area.

dammitmitchell (10 months ago)
A nice quiet museum with a mix of modern items and history. Polite tour guides. Available in English or German.

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