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Description [EN]
The German Blade Museum Solingen is a museum with origins in regional history and at the same time a museum with an internationally important collection. This special situation, as well as its pronounced specialization, is what makes it so attractive.
The museum presents the history of the blade, manifested in edged weapons, cutlery, knives and cutting implements. The variety of exhibits, from Bronze Age swords to contemporary cutlery, also illustrates the development and significance of cutting for the history of mankind. The museum´s cutlery collection in particular has been considerably expanded in recent years thanks to generous sponsors and state support and is now the largest collection of its kind in the world.
Like all specialized museums, the German Blade Museum displays a large number of similar objects. In order to bring them closer to the visitor, key themes have been set within the chronological sequence. They illustrate - supported by paintings, graphics and sculptures and some stagings - the different uses of bright weapons, tableware and cutlery.
On their tour, visitors experience a living museum with a visitor-friendly and informative presentation. It is a journey through the history of table culture, from simple knives to 21st century designer cutlery. But it is also a tour through the history of edged weapons from all over the world, from bronze swords from Iran to the magnificent swords of modern times.
In December 2024, the new permanent exhibition ME FECIT SOLINGEN – Blades: City: History was opened. It explains why and how Solingen became the world-famous city of blades. A captivating presentation with interactive stations invites visitors to learn about Solingen´s blade history from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
In April 2025, the new children´s exhibition Dragon and Magic Sword opened. It is designed for children of kindergarten and elementary school age. At five interactive stations, children learn everything about the history of blade manufacturing. At the end of the tour, the sleeping dragon waits for the secret of his name to be whispered in his ear.
Services
Families with children
Kindergeburtstag "Eisen glüht" für max 12 Kinder ab 8 Jahren
Adult
Schmiedeworkshops
Car parking
Auf dem Parkplatz "Brandteich" (Gerberstraße 45, 42653 Solingen) können Sie kostenlos nur zwei Gehminuten vom Museum entfernt parken.
Bus parking
Gegenüber des Haupteingangs befindet sich ein Parkstreifen für 1 Reisebus.
Connection public transport
Die nächstgelegenen Bushaltestellen sind "Deutsches Klingenmuseum" (Linie 683) und "Gerberstraße" (Linie 695).
wardrobe
ja
Lockers
ja
Loan Rollers & Rollers
Ein Rollstuhl
Lendable baby carriages and baby carriers
nein
WiFi
vorhanden
Audioguides
nein
Publicly accessible library / archive / study rooms
Umfangreiche Bibliothek: Mi–FR, 10–16 Uhr
Cafe/Restaurant
nein
Museumsshop
ja
Event room / lecture rooms (rentable)
1 Saal
Note regarding pets (if necessary, dog care on the spot)
Tiere sind im Museum nicht erlaubt. Ausnahme: Assistenzhunde
Notes on using your smartphone or cameras
Fotografieren und Filmen der Exponate ist erlaubt.
Guided tours and group offers
Öffentliche Führung an jedem zweiten Sonntag im Monat.Führungen 60 oder 90 Minuten nach Vereinbarung.
Accessibility
Guidance system for visually impaired people, Tactile / acoustic map
No
Entrance soil indicators
No
Access stairless
Yes
Elevator with tactile font / announcement
No
Disabled toilet
Yes
Tactile / audio tours
Yes
Guided tours in sign language
No
Tactile flooring system
No