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Fugger Und Welser Erlebnismuseum

Fugger Und Welser Erlebnismuseum

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Fugger Und Welser Erlebnismuseum explores Augsburg’s 15th- and 16th-century trade in the Renaissance Wieselhaus at Äußeres Pfaffengässchen 23.

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What's on here

Geh‘ doch dahin, wo der Pfeffer wächst! Geh‘ doch dahin, wo der Pfeffer wächst! Saturday, 14:305 EUR Von Handel, Geld und Macht Von Handel, Geld und Macht Sunday, 11:0010 EUR Bitterarm oder steinreich? – Augsburg um 1500 Bitterarm oder steinreich? – Augsburg um 1500 Saturday, 14:305 EUR Geh‘ doch dahin, wo der Pfeffer wächst! Geh‘ doch dahin, wo der Pfeffer wächst! Sunday, 14:305 EUR Die Frauen der Fugger und Welser Die Frauen der Fugger und Welser Saturday, 14:3010 EUR Im Kupferland Im Kupferland Saturday, 10:30 Im Kupferland Im Kupferland Saturday, 11:30 Mit Käpt’n Windbeutel auf hoher See Mit Käpt’n Windbeutel auf hoher See Saturday, 14:00 Show more

Why go

  • How the Fugger and Welser trading companies helped make Augsburg a major Renaissance trading centre.
  • Who paid the price for the families’ fortunes, and how early capitalism affects the present.
  • The ship room’s map table, winner of a 2018 iF Design Award.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Veronica Jackson’s artworkIt reflects on 16th-century copper rings used to buy enslaved people.

What's inside

  • The exhibition mainly uses films, audio, projections and interactive content rather than original Fugger and Welser objects.
  • The exhibition reflects on current economic affairs and regularly incorporates current events.

With kids

  • School classes can take curriculum-adapted tours and workshops.

Tips for your visit

  • Explore the museum’s virtual tour, which includes videos and podcasts.

Tours and audio guides

Weekend public tours
Tours cover different themes.
Group tours
Tours can be tailored to the group. Bookable.
Guided tours
Experts and actors lead tours that bring the museum’s stories to life.

Interesting facts2

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  1. 2015

    The 2015 European Design Award bronze recognized the museum’s scenography and multimedia installations.

    Fugger und Welser Museum – »Fugger und Welser Erlebnismuseum« Augsburg
  2. 2016

    The museum received a German Design Award Special in 2016 for communications design in fairs and exhibitions.

    Fugger und Welser Museum – »Fugger und Welser Erlebnismuseum« Augsburg

History

The renovation cost about €2.5 million.

  1. c. 1530The Wieselhaus was built in the Italian Renaissance style.
  2. 1637–1642Telescope maker Johann Wiesel lived in the house, which later took its name from him.
  3. Over the centuriesAlterations included closing the building’s originally open arcades.
  4. 2009The building’s owner, Stiftung Katholischer Studienfonds, began renovating it.
  5. End of 2013Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH moved into the building and established the museum there.
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  1. 2014The museum opened.

How to get there

  • TramTake tram line 2 to Mozarthaus / Kolping, the closest stop. Wheelchair and stroller access guidance is in Accessibility.
  • BusBus route 35 serves Klinik Vincentinum. Wheelchair and stroller access guidance is in Accessibility.
  • On footThe museum is about a 20–25 minute walk from Augsburg main railway station.
  • ParkingKolpingparkhaus is at Jesuitengasse 10.

Accessibility

  • Accessible tram stop Hoher Weg is the nearest accessible stop; the tram ramp can be deployed.
  • Route from Klinik Vincentinum The walk from the bus stop has many stairs and is unsuitable for wheelchair users and strollers.
  • Tour for visitors with visual impairments “Unter der Haube – Kleider machen Leute!” is especially suitable for visitors with visual impairments.

Sources: Fugger und Welser Erlebnismuseum - Wikipedia · Augsburg - Wikivoyage (see) · Fugger und Welser Museum – »Fugger und Welser E… · Fugger und Welser Museum – »Fugger und Welser E… · Besuch – Fugger und Welser Museum · checked 4 Oct 2026

Where
Aeusseres Pfaffengaesschen 23, Augsburg Swabia Bavaria

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Questions and answers

How is the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum developing its exhibition?

The museum is developing new ways to present its existing content with partners from research and society.

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