The Schlossmuseum Arnstadt belongs to the many Thuringian museums, which owe their existence to royal initiative, not only for its architectural presence but also for a large part of its collection of artefacts.
Prince Günther I of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (reign 1720–1740) had the Princely Palace in Arnstadt built from 1729 to 1734 as a future widow’s residence for his wife Elisabeth Albertine, née Princess of Anhalt-Bernburg (1693–1774). As a double palace in the form in a three-tract complex it had a living and representative function for the royal couple during their stays in the subsidiary residence in Arnstadt. Here the Prince and his spouse could accommodate their vast art collection and present it in a befitting manner.
The present-day Schlossmuseum in the New Palace displays, in the reconstructed baroque rooms on the south side of the principal floor, furniture and art treasures from the former royal household. On the Ground Floor of the southern main block to the south the visitor can amble through the imposing model town “Mon plaisir” with its houses and parlours. The attic floor is used to stage temporary exhibitions.
The Palace Museum
The Palace Museum in Arnstadt is associated above all
Flemish tapestries
Of the eleven Flemish tapestries, for reasons of
Red Corner Cabinet
In the Red Corner Cabinet Dorotheenthal faiences,
Audience Room
The reconstructed audience room with paintings,
Mon Plaisir
The tourist magnet in Arnstadt’s Schlossmuseum in is
Porcelain Cabinet
From the time of construction, the mirror and
Art Cabinet
The Art Cabinet mediates by its green wallpaper,
The Palace Museum
The Palace Museum in Arnstadt is associated above all with the name of a unique figurine collection: "Mon plaisir". Every year thousands of visitors find their way to the exhibition galleries of this
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Flemish tapestries
Of the eleven Flemish tapestries, for reasons of conservation only individual examples were presented from the 24th March until 17. June 2012 in a special display chamber. A particular speciality is t
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Red Corner Cabinet
In the Red Corner Cabinet Dorotheenthal faiences, which dominate the room with their white glaze and other colors, mostly blue paint, impress their visitors.You can experience both courtly products -
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Audience Room
The reconstructed audience room with paintings, furniture and artworks belongs to the former suite of Prince Gunther I. in the southern ”Beletage”. This chamber already took a prominent position w
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Mon Plaisir
The tourist magnet in Arnstadt’s Schlossmuseum in is the worldwide-unparalleled miniature town “Mon plaisir” – “My Delight” – of Princess Auguste Dorothea of Schwarzburg-Arnstadt (1666
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Porcelain Cabinet
From the time of construction, the mirror and porcelain cabinet has been preserved with its hundred carved and gilded consoles in original condition.In this sumptuous room you can still admire the Chi
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Art Cabinet
The Art Cabinet mediates by its green wallpaper, painted paneling and doors, furniture and more than fifty paintings in dense baroque hanging, the Art Cabinet mediates a glance of its former glory. In
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The Schlossmuseum (Palace Museum) Arnstadt
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