Kurpfälzisches Museum
A city museum in a baroque palace on Hauptstrasse, housing a replica of the Heidelberg Man jawbone and Tilman Riemenschneider's altarpiece of the Twelve Apostles.
The Kurpfälzisches Museum is housed in the baroque Palais Morass in the middle of Hauptstrasse. It presents the history and art of Heidelberg and the Palatinate, from prehistory to modern times. Key exhibits include a replica of the jawbone of 'Heidelberg Man', dating back about 600,000 years; Roman artifacts; Tilman Riemenschneider's altarpiece of the Twelve Apostles; and German Romantic paintings. The courtyard has a quiet café. Adult admission is about 3 euros, and the museum is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hauptstrasse
- Heidelberg University & Student Prison
- Heidelberg Christmas Market
- Heidelberg University Library
- Peterskirche
- Philosophers' Walk
- Jesuit Church
- Friedrich Ebert Memorial