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Header Engagement© Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer / Florian Trykowski

A museum for everyone

From the Maya and the Titanic to the oldest wine north of the Alps and Fritz Walter's sofa: the Historical Museum of the Palatinate is home to diverse and spectacular special exhibitions with international loans, explores the history of the region in historical highlights and preserves the cultural heritage of the Palatinate in its collection.

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Would you like to support us in our work? Whether as a private individual or company, with donations or personally - there are many ways to support us and our work.


Help us so that we can continue to contribute to a colourful and varied museum landscape in the region and carry history into the future.

Corporate co-operations & sponsoring

We regularly cooperate with well-known companies from all over Germany, especially for our special exhibitions. Do you think that you would be an ideal partner for us or for one of our upcoming projects?

Then don't hesitate to contact us!

We will be happy to provide you with a customised offer that comprehensively communicates the cooperation using all available channels and instruments.

The Historical Society of the Palatinate

The Historical Society of the Palatinate is the founder of the Historical Museum of the Palatinate and still plays a special role in the foundation as a supporting organisation. Almost 3,000 members are actively involved in researching and communicating the history and culture of the Palatinate. The association significantly expands the museum collection through purchases and donations. Association members have free admission to the museum. You can support the work of the museum and the association by becoming a member.

Mitgliederversammlung des Historischen Vereins im Jahr 2024.
© Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer / Klaus Venus
Mitgliederversammlung des Historischen Vereins im Jahr 2024.
2023 konnte der Historische Verein der Pfalz drei bedeutende Gemälde aus dem Nachlass von Ike und Berthold Roland erwerben.
© Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer / Julia Paul
2023 konnte der Historische Verein der Pfalz drei bedeutende Gemälde aus dem Nachlass von Ike und Berthold Roland erwerben.
Commendatore Joachim Burmeister überließ 2022 dem Historischen Verein der Pfalz und dem Historischen Museum der Pfalz seine umfangreiche Judaica-Sammlung.
© Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer / Carolin Breckle
Commendatore Joachim Burmeister überließ 2022 dem Historischen Verein der Pfalz und dem Historischen Museum der Pfalz seine umfangreiche Judaica-Sammlung.

Volunteering at the Historical Museum of the Palatinate

Volunteers are involved in the collection work and make a significant contribution to recording and visualising the collection. Would you like to volunteer? Feel free to contact us! No previous knowledge is necessary, just an enthusiasm for culture and history. The volunteer group meets regularly every Thursday at the Collection Centre.

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Porträtfotografie von Susanne Schilz, Mitarbeiterin am Historischen Museum der Pfalz.
Referentin des Leitenden Direktors Kooperationen/Tourismus/Neue Medien
Porträtfotografie von Elke Wöllner, Mitarbeiterin am Historischen Museum der Pfalz.
Sekretariat des Verwaltungsleiters/Veranstaltungsmanagement