The
Museum Today.
As you enter
the Museum from the front door, galleries extend on either
side. At one time, the galleries had attractive stained
glass windows. Today, they contain some of our larger
exhibits.
The main area
was the body of the court. The magistrates bench faces
the visitor imposingly. To the right is the witness box
and to the left, the dock, in which the accused would
be seated.
Display cases
contain items that refer to pioneers, early transport,
houses, churches, sport, cultural organisations, hotels
and famous people. Clothing is featured, with manequines
displaying fashions from the nineteenth century.
A smaller room
to the right is devoted to the civic development of Heidelberg.
Photographs, the mayoral robes and documents about the
City of Heidelberg are on display.
Behind the
Magistrate's Bench, a passage leads to the Research Room,
which houses early newspapers, cuttings, books and brochures
and our large collection of photographs. Visitors can
ask one of the museusm staff if they wish to delve into
our files and documents. Materials can be photocopies
on request, at a small charge.
You
can Contribute to the Museum
The Society
is always on the lookout for items of relevance to Heidelberg's
history. If you have old photographs, papers, brochures,
maps that you would be prepared to donate, they would
be gratefully received. If you have information regarding
our district history, or if you have been engaged in projects
or research, we would very much appreciate a copy of your
work for preservation in our archives.
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