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House museum · Trier, Renânia-Palatinado
Museum Karl-Marx-Haus
Baroque house from 1727 where Karl Marx was born on 5 May 1818; today it is a museum about his life, his ideas and their influence, maintained by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museum Karl-Marx-Haus
Karl Marx was born on 5 May 1818 in this house on Brückenstraße, built in 1727 in Trier's Baroque style. The family lived there only a short time, but the house became linked to the name of the philosopher, economist and author of Das Kapital.
The German Social Democratic Party bought the property in 1928 to turn it into a memorial. During the Nazi period the house was seized, and after the Second World War it returned to the party. Today the museum is maintained by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, associated with German social democracy.
The permanent exhibition, in three parts, covers Marx's life, his ideas and their influence up to the present day, including the regimes that used his name. The tone is informative, with documents, first editions and personal objects, such as a reading chair and a pocket watch. The house also has a small garden.
The museum receives visitors from around the world, and most of its public comes from outside Germany.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1½ hours.
Best time
In the morning, to avoid large groups. Open every day, with closures on dates such as Carnival and Christmas; check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Brückenstraße, about a 5-minute walk from the Hauptmarkt and on the way to the Römerbrücke.
Tip
Combine with the Römerbrücke, a few minutes away. There is a pause in visitor admissions in the early afternoon: confirm the time before you go.
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Frequently asked questions about Museum Karl-Marx-Haus
Was Karl Marx really born in this house?
Yes, on 5 May 1818. The Baroque house dates from 1727.
Who runs the museum?
A Fundação Friedrich Ebert, linked to the German social democracy.
What does the museum display?
Marx's life, his ideas and their influence up to the present, with documents, first editions and personal objects.
Is it far from the center?
No, about a 5-minute walk from the Hauptmarkt, on Brückenstraße.