The Army Museum in the New Castle in Ingolstadt
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The Army Museum in the New Castle in Ingolstadt

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The New Castle in Ingolstadt, also known as the New Fortress, is not only an impressive Gothic building, but also home to the Bavarian Army Museum - one of the largest military history museums in Europe.

Unique exhibits and exhibitions

The Bavarian Army Museum was founded in Munich in 1879 and moved to Ingolstadt in 1972. The collection not only includes weapons and armour, but also shows what a soldier's life was like in different eras - from the late Middle Ages to the present day.

The treasure chamber is particularly exciting, where you can discover, among other things, the oldest known soldier's coat and a plate skirt as a precursor to knight's armour. A detailed staging of a battle scene from the Thirty Years' War brings history to life, while the magnificent riding set of Elector Maximilian I, ornate paintings and huge pewter figure dioramas offer further fascinating insights. One of the most spectacular exhibits is the Ottoman tent, which was captured in the Battle of Mohács in 1687 and has been on display as a trophy ever since.

Expanded museum landscape: World War history and police museum

In addition to the main exhibition in the New Palace, you can also explore two other locations. The Museum of the First World War takes you on a journey through the causes, course and consequences of this devastating war. Over 2000 exhibits, replicas of shelters and historical film footage await you on an area of 2500 square metres, taking you back to the time of the First World War.

A few minutes' walk away is the Bavarian Police Museum, which is dedicated to the development of the Bavarian police force. Here you can find out more about the turbulent times of the Bavarian Revolution of 1918/19, police training during the Third Reich, border security during the Cold War and the protests against the Wackersdorf nuclear reprocessing plant in 1989. In addition to historical police equipment, you will also discover personal documents and fascinating background stories.

The New Palace: from residence to museum

For centuries, the New Palace served the Bavarian dukes and electors as a residence and representative building. The palace was built from 1417/18 under Duke Ludwig the Bearded as part of the fortifications and was completed around 1500. Today it is one of the most beautiful secular Gothic buildings in Germany. It was handed over to the military in 1788 and later restored. It has been home to the Bavarian Army Museum since 1972 and is now one of Ingolstadt's most important sights.

Current special exhibitions and visitor information

There are regular special exhibitions that deal with current or historical topics. You can find the latest exhibitions on the official website: www.armeemuseum.de

The Bavarian Army Museum is easy to reach by train. From Ingolstadt main station, a short walk or bus ride will take you directly to the New Palace. You can check the current opening times and ticket prices directly on the official website.

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22.11.2024 bis 22.06.2025

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Zeitraum: 22.11.2024 bis 22.06.2025

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Paradeplatz 4
85049 Ingolstadt

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New castle
Paradeplatz 4
85049 Ingolstadt
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Ingolstadt Hbf (main station)

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