MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte

The MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte in Troisdorf vividly illustrates how industrial development, major companies and entrepreneurial personalities shaped the social, architectural and infrastructural history of the city. Located in the new building at Burg Wissem, it documents urban history since 1800. Special attention is given to the plastics industry, which began in Troisdorf in 1905 and sparked worldwide innovations from here. Interactive stations, audio guides, films and exhibits bring the displays to life for all age groups. The museum combines local, social and industrial history and plays a strong role in fostering local identity. A visit is worthwhile for anyone interested in the transformation from a rural community to a modern industrial city. Its location within the Burg Wissem museum complex, with direct access to the park and Wahner Heide, makes the stay particularly pleasant.

History of MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte

The MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte was created as part of the Regionale 2010 programme and opened in 2011/2012 in the new building at Burg Wissem. The Cologne architects Schneider & Hillbrandt designed the structure, which houses exhibition rooms, museum education spaces, a wedding room, the Tourist Information office and a restaurant. The permanent exhibition traces Troisdorf’s history chronologically since around 1800. It begins with rural life before industrialisation and shows the transition to an industrial town. Key milestones include the founding of the Friedrich-Wilhelms-Hütte in 1825 by Johann Wilhelm Windgassen, the later development into the Mannstaedt works and the beginnings of the plastics industry from 1905. The museum is supported by the Stiftung Stadt- und Industriegeschichte Troisdorf. It collects and preserves objects that document everyday and industrial history. Temporary exhibitions address current themes such as collecting and preserving finds or anniversaries of important companies like the Mannstaedt works. The exhibition is organised into thematic sections including “Farming around 1800”, “Workers wanted” and further periods up to the present. This creates a comprehensive picture of Troisdorf’s social and economic development.

Highlights of MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte

The highlights of the MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte lie in the chronological permanent exhibition and its interactive elements. A timeline helps visitors orient themselves through the centuries. Exhibits, large-format photographs, audio stations and films tell stories of farmers, industrial workers, entrepreneurs and everyday life. Particularly impressive is the presentation of the plastics industry, whose development in Troisdorf is uniquely documented. Objects from steel production, explosives and plastics illustrate the economic diversity. Interactive stations and media offerings invite participation and appeal to both children and adults. Deeper levels of information address specialist visitors. Temporary exhibitions such as “Finds from my city” explain how objects enter the museum and the stories they tell. The impressive door made from profiles of the Mannstaedt works in the entrance area is a visual highlight. The exhibition demonstrates how industry and urban history are inseparably linked. A visit typically lasts one to two hours and combines well with the neighbouring Picture Book Museum. Museum education programmes and the KreativWerkstatt complement the offer for school groups and families.

Opening Hours, Tickets & How to Get to MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte

The MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 to 16:30 and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. It is closed on Mondays; if a public holiday falls on a Monday the museum remains closed. Admission is via a combined ticket with the Picture Book Museum and costs 5.00 euros for adults, 2.00 euros for children aged 3 to 14, 12.00 euros for a family ticket and 3.50 euros reduced. Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month. Guided tours for children cost a flat 50 euros plus reduced admission; adult tours cost 60 euros plus reduced admission. By car take the A 59 to the Troisdorf exit, then follow signs for the centre and the Burg Wissem museums. Parking is available in Burgallee and at Römerplatz. By public transport travel to Troisdorf station and take bus lines 501, 503 or 508 to Ursulaplatz. The walk from the station takes about 15 minutes. The address is Burgallee 3, 53840 Troisdorf. The museum is accessible with a lift and wheelchair-accessible toilet. The Tourist Information office in the same building provides further advice.

Attractions Near MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte

Immediately next to the MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte lies the Picture Book Museum in the manor house of Burg Wissem. The Wahner Heide Portal offers interactive information about the nature reserve. The castle park with deer enclosure and adventure playground invites visitors to linger. The Wahner Heide begins directly behind the site and is ideal for walks. Troisdorf’s pedestrian zone is only a few minutes away. The Siegaue wetlands and the cable ferry at Bergheim are quickly reachable. Bonn and Cologne are a short distance away and offer further museums. In this way a visit to the MUSIT can easily be extended into a half-day or full-day outing in Troisdorf.