Experience history Exhibitions

Ludwigsburg Palace has more to offer than just royal state and living spaces. Several museums explore unusual topics related to the history of the palace and its inhabitants.

Image: Wash basin and pitcher made of Ludwigsburg porcelain, circa 1750

Showpieces across the centuries

A spectacular overview of ceramic art and dining culture, from the Renaissance to present day.

The ceramics museum

Image: Children in historic costumes at Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

Hands on!

The Kinderreich is a museum for joining in, where children can experience life at the palace with all their senses.

The Kinderreich

Image: View into the interior of the Baroque gallery at Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

Art appreciation in a royal setting

Baroque masterpieces from Germany and Italy are assembled in the Baroque gallery.

The Baroque gallery

Image: Original clothing in the fashion museum at Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

The world of fashion

There's more to see than just clothing: wealth and beauty, daily life and hygiene, from the Rococo to the 1960s.

The fashion museum

Image: Detail of the lapidarium at Ludwigsburg Residential Palace

Goddesses and heroes

The original sandstone sculptures, which once stood on the roofs of Ludwigsburg Residential Palace, can now be viewed up close.

The lapidarium

Image: Detail of Maximilian and Olga's wedding photo

Family life in the palace

A glimpse into the final days of a monarchy: nostalgic photographs from the noble family's daily life.

The cabinet exhibition