Der Salmen

Der Salmen
Offenburg, Germany
Der Salmen Offenburg © Dimitri Dell
Der Salmen Offenburg_Jüdische Geschichte © Jigal Fichtner
Der Salmen Offenburg_Hörstation © Jigal Fichtner
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Democracy - Experience - Remembrance
Banquet hall. Synagogue. Electric store. Place of the history of democracy. Cultural monument of national importance. The Salmen has an eventful history that makes the building unique in Offenburg's city center. Since May 2022, Der Salmen has been open to all visitors as a modern museum after a renovation phase. 200 years of democratic history as well as current democratic events can be experienced in the Salmen through multimedia. What does democracy mean? What kind of society do we live in? And what does being free actually mean? These and similar questions are raised in the interactive exhibition, which not only conveys the past, but also invites visitors to engage with current social events.
Mon. closed
Tue. 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed. closed
Thurs. 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri. 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

48.468048836267, 7.9470395711639

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Der Salmen
Lange Straße 52
77652
Offenburg
Offenburg, Germany
+49 781 82 2701
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Events in this museum
Junge Menschen bei einer Führung durch den Salmen
Event
Culture break: The Salmen as a photo studio. Photography in the 19th century

Whether light bulbs, railroads or cameras: in the 19th century, technology found its way into various areas of people's lives. Everyday life, lifestyles and perceptions changed rapidly. Where ...

Zeichnung von Amalie Struve
Event
Sunday tour: Women in the Revolution, on March 1 at 11:15 a.m.

In the mid-19th century, politics was a man's business. Women's rights are therefore missing from the 13 demands of the people. Nevertheless, more women shaped democratic developments during the ...

Gruppenfoto des Musiktrios Meydelech
Event
Concert: Meydelech: Ladies Night, on March 5, 7 p.m.

We are delighted to announce that the Yiddish music trio Meydelech will be returning to the Salmen on March 5, 2026! While we were enchanted by their klezmer sounds at Hanukkah, we are looking forward ...

Zeichnung von Amalie Struve
Event
Culture break: Young, erudite, courageous and uncompromising: Amalie Struve

As a young, learned and independent woman, Amalie Struve belonged to a minority. Not many of her generation were as fortunate as she was to have such good starting conditions. But she was not ...