Augsburger Puppenkiste
A nationally beloved German marionette theatre founded in 1948, with a museum displaying classic puppets.
The puppet theatre is a household name across Germany thanks to TV programs such as Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver and Little Kasper. The theatre is housed in an old hospital building near the Red Gate. Marionette performances are mainly in German, with shows for both children and adults, and they often sell out. The Puppet Box Museum upstairs displays classic puppets and stage sets from over the years. It is well worth a visit even for visitors who don't understand German. Museum admission is about 6 euros, and performances must be booked through the official website.
Opening hours
Museum Tue–Sun 10 am–7 pm; shows vary by schedule
Nearby sights
- Red Gate & Water Towers
- Basilica of SS. Ulrich and Afra
- Schaezlerpalais
- Maximilianstraße
- Fugger Houses
- Roman Museum Augsburg
- Fuggerei
- Augsburg Town Hall & Golden Hall