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Have you dreamed of getting behind the scenes and discovering the amazing world of theater full of mysteries, intrigues and dramatic stories? And find out what was the theatrical life of the century before last? These and other questions will be answered by the Düsseldorf Theater Museum . Visiting it will be interesting not only to local residents but also to all who are keen on the theater . The Düsseldorf Theater Museum was formed on the basis of a private foundation that for 30 years the actress Louise Dumont and directed by Gustav Lindemann . In 1938 . they registered a private archive "Dumont-Lindemann", and in 1947 . all materials became the property of the city . For the public visit, the archives were presented only in 1978 . @, three years later by the decision of the municipality the private arch Iv became a city museum .

The Düsseldorf Theater Museum was formed on the basis of a private collection that for 30 years the actress Louise Dumont and the director Gustav Lindemann had been collecting.

Museum exposition

The exposition of the theatrical museum is woven from commemorative photographs, old posters and posters, textbooks on theatrical skill, original manuscripts, yellowed newspaper clippings, sketches of stage costumes and puppets

The period of intensive gathering of interesting artifacts associated with the theater of the city continues today . However, the priority direction in the work was the collection of documents related to the history of Dusseldorf's theatrical art. The museum has an archive dedicated to research work, and a library with periodicals and monographs related to the theatrical art at the stands.

The greatest interest of tourists is attracted to the collection of photographs by Edward Straub, which presents the evolution of the Dusseldorf Opera. This archive with 150 thousand images appeared in the museum quite recently, in 2010

Chamber stage

As a means of communicating with the visitor, the Dusseldorf Theater Museum chooses not a monologue but a dialogue. That's why on his own chamber scene, almost every day there are fascinating events. These are serious dramatic performances, puppet shows, and all kinds of improvisations, and performances by dance groups.

In addition, the museum periodically conducts lecture series on the history of the theater for adults and children, meetings with popular actors and musicians.

Useful information

Address: Dusseldorf, Jagerhofstrasse, 1.

The Düsseldorf Theater Museum is located in the historic center of the city, in the heart of the central park, near the building of the German Rhine Opera. You can reach it by trams No. 701, 703, 706, 712, 713 and 715, and stop at Jan-Wellem-Platz.

Working hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 13:00 - 19:00, Monday: closed.

Entrance: 4 EUR, for students, youth and group excursions: 2 EUR, children under 18 years free of charge. On the map of DusseldorfCard, a visit to permanent exhibitions is free of charge (the price of the card is from 9 EUR)

After visiting the theater museum, extend your pleasure and stroll through the romantic park. You will surely be pleased with the abundance of interesting historical monuments and sculptures adorning park alleys.


All prices are for November 2014