2024
Go there and contact
The Museum of Crime and Medieval Justice traces more than 1,000 years of the history of jurisprudence in Germany and Europe.
This museum of crime and medieval justice covers four floors and traces more than 1,000 years of the history of jurisprudence in Europe. You will learn about the penalties for crimes and misdemeanours and the way justice was administered in those days. We will see many instruments of torture intended to extract confessions from the supposedly guilty and it is chilling to see these cages, pillories, trestles for quartering or the "iron maiden" which we doubt, however, that it was really used.
Further information
Opening time and information on MEDIEVAL CRIME MUSEUM
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults: €9, pensioners: €8, students: €6, children free.
Message from Management
The Museum of Medieval Crime is located in Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber. It houses exhibitions on German and European legal history. These works reflect the severe punishments and public humiliations used to administer "law and order". They also convey the history of criminal law and punishment. In this way, he offers you works that will educate and entertain you at the same time. A team of committed employees is also at your disposal. To make your visit as fascinating as possible, our guides will ensure that the various subjects are approached from an angle suited to all ages. A variety of drinks and schneeballen (delicious homemade cookies) are also available on site. A special exhibition entitled "Luther and the Witches" can be viewed via a virtual multimedia tour. The Crime Museum takes you on a journey back in time through the fine arts.
Members' reviews on MEDIEVAL CRIME MUSEUM
