Kempten

Museums in Kempten

Kempten, one of Germany's oldest towns, preserves a deep history spanning from Roman times to the Middle Ages. The Archaeological Park Cambodunum showcases the remains of a former provincial capital, including a temple district and thermal baths. In the city center, the Erasmuskapelle reveals underground medieval ruins, while the Kempten-Museum in the Baroque Zumsteinhaus details local social history. Regional heritage is further explored through the Allgäu Castle Museum and contemporary exhibitions at the Kunsthalle.

Erasmuskapelle

An underground archaeological site beneath St. Mang's Square featuring the ruins of a medieval chapel and ossuary. A multimedia show details the site's 700-year history, from its religious origins to its discovery during square renovations.

Archäologischer Park Cambodunum

An extensive open-air museum on the site of the Roman provincial capital Cambodunum. It features reconstructed buildings, foundations of the forum, and archaeological finds that illustrate the administrative and social life of the early Roman settlement.

Kempten-Museum im Zumsteinhaus

Housed in a late-Baroque mansion from 1802, this museum presents Kempten's history through interactive exhibits. It covers the city's unique development as a dual settlement of a prince-abbacy and a free imperial city.

Allgäuer Burgenmuseum

Located within the historic Burghalde fortress, this museum focuses on the medieval architecture and history of castles in the Allgäu region. Exhibits include architectural models, weapons, and archaeological artifacts from local ruins.

Kunsthalle Kempten

A central venue for contemporary regional art located in a former municipal building. It hosts a rotating schedule of temporary exhibitions featuring painting, sculpture, and photography by local and international artists.

Gallorömischer Tempelbezirk

A reconstructed sacred precinct within the Archaeological Park Cambodunum. It features several Gallo-Roman temples and altars, illustrating the synthesis of Roman and local Celtic religious practices in the ancient city.

Kleine Thermen

The preserved ruins of the 'Small Baths' of Roman Cambodunum, housed under a protective structure. Visitors can view the well-preserved hypocaust heating systems and the layout of the ancient bathing chambers.