Frankfurt Attractions & Activities

Science & History Museums

Address: Domplatz, Cathedral of St Bartholomew, Frankfurt 60311

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The Dommuseum opened in 1987 in the cloisters of the beautiful Cathedral of St. Bartholomew. Exhibits provide insight into the cathedral's history and influence, and give visitors a rare glimpse of church treasures. Highlights include the grave of a 7th century Moravian girl, silver and gold altar utensils and...

Address: Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße 14, Frankfurt 60431

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Money, money, money! The lengthy history of money and current trends in economics are the focus of this surprisingly engaging museum. A massive collection of coins and paper money from ancient times to the present is on display, and there are a wide range of interactive exhibits to keep bored kids interested. There...

Address: Grosser Hirschgraben 23-25, Frankfurt 60311

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This 18th century home of the famed German writer and philosopher has been accurately restored to its original state. Interesting and informative, the home has become a shrine for Goethe fans. View the home with its lovely art collection and original pieces of memorabilia. Save time for a trip to the Goethe Museum,...

Address: Saalgasse 19, Frankfurt 60311

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Founded in 1878, the Historisches Museum documents the last eight centuries of Frankfurt's history with its vast collection of artifacts and ephemera. In addition to photo, paintings and lithographs, exhibits include precious metalware and jewelry, pottery and porcelain. There are also displays designed specifically...

Address: Untermainkai 14-15, Frankfurt 60311

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This moving and historic museum highlights the role of German Jews in Frankfurt before the Holocaust. Exhibits present a well-rounded look at the lives, the culture and the history of the Jewish people. At times moving and touching, the museum is a testament to a people, and the memorabilia speaks volumes. Housed in...

Address: Senckenberganlage 25, Frankfurt 60325

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This is quite possibly Frankfurt's most well known museum, and certainly its most popular. The top exhibit (at least among the under-12 set) is the complete replica of a diplodocus skeleton, the only one in Europe. This, along with several other dinosaur skeletons (T Rex, stegosaurus, triceratops, iguanodon and a...