Museums – Hotel Emmerich

GERMAN SLATE MINE

In the Eifel Museum, located beneath Genovevaburg, you can immerse yourself in the history of the castle, the Eifel region, and the town of Mayen in about an hour and a half, reliving past times. Beneath the castle, the German Slate Mine also awaits visitors who, equipped with a jacket and helmet—just like real miners—can explore the “World of Slate.”
Many exciting attractions and guided tours are waiting for you!

Opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday as well as on public holidays
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Address:
Eifel Museum with German Slate Mine
In the Genovevaburg
56727 Mayen

Photo: By RomkeHoekstra – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37085588

MILITARY TECHNOLOGY STUDY COLLECTION

During a visit to the Defense Technology Study Collection (WTS), you will gain a comprehensive overview of army technology, which is the main focus of the collection. Nevertheless, exhibits from the “Air Force” and “Navy” sectors are also on display.

The variety in the weapons department—whether handguns, machine guns, or sniper rifles—is immense and unparalleled in other publicly accessible exhibitions.

No matter where your interests lie—whether you want to learn about the development of soldiers’ protective equipment or gain insights into personal gear—visit the Defense Technology Study Collection and explore the world of the military!

Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Admission:
€3.00

Address:
Mayener Straße 85,
56070 Koblenz

Photo: By Bojoe – Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7700761