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Ludwig Roselius Museum

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The Ludwig Roselius Museum, housed in the historic Roselius House on Bremen’s Böttcherstraße, presents one of the city’s most atmospheric collections of European art. The building itself, completed in 1588 on medieval foundations, is the oldest on the street and was purchased in 1902 by Ludwig Roselius, the coffee merchant and founder of Kaffee HAG. Roselius transformed the Renaissance townhouse into both his residence and a museum, opening it to the public in 1928. Inside, visitors encounter treasures spanning the Middle Ages to the Baroque, including altarpieces, sculptures, and paintings by artists such as Lucas Cranach, Ludger tom Ring, and Tilman Riemenschneider. The carefully furnished interiors evoke the spirit of a patrician home, blending art with historic craftsmanship. Though damaged during World War II, the house was faithfully reconstructed, and the collection survived intact. Today, the Ludwig Roselius Museum remains a highlight of the Museen Böttcherstraße, offering a unique dialogue between Bremen’s mercantile history, artistic heritage, and the vision of one of its most influential patrons.

Bremen Germany

Location

The Ludwig Roselius Museum is located at Böttcherstraße 6-10 in Bremen’s historic old town, Germany. The museum is housed in the beautifully restored Roselius House, a building dating back to 1588, exhibiting a private collection of art and cultural artifacts spanning from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period. Nearby landmarks include the Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum, the Weser River waterfront, Bremen’s central Market Square, and the charming Schnoor quarter, all situated in the vibrant cultural and shopping district of Böttcherstraße. This location offers visitors a rich historical context coupled with easy access to public transportation and local amenities.

Ludwig Roselius Museum

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