Mainz State Museum

Mainz State Museum

Mainz State Museum is an art and history museum located in the Mainz region of Germany. Established in 1803 on the basis of 36 paintings donated by Napoleon, it now houses a vast collection of treasures ranging from the Stone Age to the modern era. In March 2010, the museum reopened after a complete renovation.

The collections of Mainz State Museum are systematically divided into 8 major sections. The first is the Prehistoric and Roman Era exhibition area, which displays antiquities from the Mainz region, including a Venus statue from 23,000 BC, late Stone Age stone axes, Roman stelae, bronze and marble busts, the Jupiter Column from the 1st century AD, and a Roman arch from the 3rd century. The second section features the collection of Prince Johann Georg, which includes medieval coins, Byzantine artworks, and Egyptian artifacts. The third section showcases Medieval objects, such as Byzantine helmets and ivory statues of the Virgin Mary. Other sections include the Renaissance exhibition, Baroque collection, 19th and 20th-century paintings, print collection, and Jewish artifacts. The museum’s rich and diverse holdings span several centuries and are well worth a close look.

Landesmuseum Mainz

Must-visit reason: One of the most important museums in Mainz

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Rhineland-Palatinate [Rhineland-Palatinate]

City: Mainz [Mainz]