The spark jumps over in the Museum am Strom
Experience history, romance and sensation
Do you want to experience the past of Bingen and its surroundings up close? Then your path will lead you to the Museum am Strom. Here, directly at the historic Rhine-Nahe-Eck, 2000 years of history are brought closer to you in a vivid way. Numerous permanent and special exhibitions are dedicated to the Rhine Romanticism, the history of the city of Bingen, medicine and of course the most famous woman of Bingen: Hildegard.
There could not be a better place for the Museum am Strom. Directly on the banks of the Rhine. Within sight of the Bingen Mäuseturm. In the historic electricity plant dating from 1898. Here, the switches are definitely set to voltage. Because your visit to the Museum am Strom is extensive, vivid, varied and interactive - you could almost say "electrifying".
A highlight of the museum is the "Bingen Doctors' Cutlery". This is the 66-piece set of the working tools of a Roman doctor from the 2nd century. A real sensational find, the collection is the largest coherent collection of ancient medical instruments in the world. It testifies to the widely developed surgical techniques and extensive knowledge of medicine in the region at that time.
Speaking of comprehensive knowledge: The wise Hildegard of Bingen also captivates interested museum visitors here. The Museum am Strom dedicates a fascinating permanent exhibition to the life and work of the famous theologian, visionary and healer. Based on historical research, the life story of one of the most important women in church history is impressively conveyed to you - with graphic design, interactive objects and multimedia installations.
Let your thirst for knowledge guide you in the Museum am Strom. Venture into the field of tension between ancient medicine, the history of the town of Bingen, Rhine romanticism and church doctrine. Discover your point of attraction and let the spark fly.