Exhibition “World of the Nibelungs” — Andreasstift Museum
New permanent exhibition on the Nibelungen saga at the Museum der Stadt Worms
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Worms and the Nibelungen Saga
Hardly any other city is as closely associated with a literary saga as Worms is with the Nibelungenlied. The heroic epic of the High Middle Ages, which found its well-known written form in the early 13th century, has central plot points in the Worms royal court — Siegfried's wooing of Kriemhild, the quarrel of the queens, Siegfried's murder. This cultural anchoring shapes the city's self-image to this day.
Closure of the Nibelungen Museum
With the closure of the Nibelungen Museum in November 2024, a gap emerged in the city's tourist and cultural offerings. The Museum der Stadt Worms in the Andreasstift fills this gap from Summer 2026 with a new permanent exhibition, which serves as both an interim solution and a conceptual reorientation.
Exhibition Concept
“World of the Nibelungs” adopts a multi-layered approach: Originals from the Worms collections — sculptures, prints, illustrated editions of the Nibelungenlied from the 19th century to the present, theater posters from the festivals — are combined with illustrations from eight centuries of reception and media installations. A Nibelungen cinema shows film excerpts; interactive stations invite children and families to explore.
The Andreasstift as a Historical Setting
The Museum der Stadt Worms is housed in the Romanesque Andreasstift — one of the most beautiful preserved collegiate complexes in Rheinhessen. The architecture of the 11th to 13th centuries provides a worthy setting for the exhibition and underscores the historical depth of the building, which also houses the permanent collection on the city's and region's history.
World of the Nibelungs — edition 2026
The new exhibition in 2026 places a clear emphasis on narrative and media-based communication. It appeals to both a specialist audience and families and school classes. The visit can be easily combined with other Worms highlights — St. Peter's Cathedral, the SchUM Synagogue, and Heylshof.
Opening Date
Planned opening at the end of June / Summer 2026. The exact date will be announced on museum-andreasstift.de and worms-erleben.de.
Programme World of the Nibelungs 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the museum. The structure follows the established cornerstones of the concept:
Exhibition Sections
- Originals from the Worms collections
- Prints and illustrated editions of the Nibelungenlied
- Theater posters from the Nibelungen Festivals
- Media installations and interactive stations
- Nibelungen cinema with film excerpts
- Interactive stations for children and families
Accompanying Program
- International Museum Day on May 17, 2026 — free admission
- Guided tours, family Sundays, and school class programs
- Accompanying catalog for the exhibition
Opening Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed on Mondays
Highlights World of the Nibelungs 2026
- New permanent exhibition in the Andreasstift
- Originals, illustrations, media installations
- Nibelungen cinema and interactive stations
- Opening Summer 2026
Prices World of the Nibelungs 2026
Practical information — World of the Nibelungs
Address
Museum der Stadt Worms im Andreasstift, Weckerlingplatz 7, 67547 Worms.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Admission
Included in regular museum admission. Free admission on International Museum Day (May 17, 2026).
Opening
From the end of June / Summer 2026 — exact opening date on museum-andreasstift.de.
Getting There
Worms Main Station approx. 15 minutes on foot. Parking available at Adenauer-Ring.
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