RESIDENZMUSEUM im Celler Schloss RESIDENZMUSEUM im Celler Schloss J.B.C.E. Guillaume, King George V, 1891 RESIDENZMUSEUM Attributed to Jacques Vaillant, Royal staircase, Attributed to Alan Ramsey, im Celler Schloss Sophie Dorothea with her children; built in 1839/40 by G.L.F. Laves King George III, ca. 1760 ca. 1690 Residenzmuseum in Celle Castle The Residence at Celle A Welf Power-base Schlossplatz 1 RESIDENZMUSEUM D-29221 Celle Celle is one of the most important residence Come to the Residenzmuseum and experience im Celler Schloss Telephone +49 (0) 5141 9090850 cities in the state of Lower Saxony. For almost history through our modern displays about (Tuesday–Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) www.residenzmuseum.de three centuries it was the permanent residence the castle and those who lived here, and of the dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg and get to know the oldest surviving European Opening hours therefore the seat of government in the royal family, the Welfs. Over the centuries this Kulturpartner Tuesday–Sunday: most significant Welf principality. The castle, powerful dynasty had a hand in the chequered May– October / 1st –3rd Weekend in Advent Season: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. surrounded by idyllic half-timbered houses, developments of the territory between the Magnificent! November– April: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. still bears traces of its time as a medieval seat Rivers Elbe and Weser. From 1714 to 1837 (Hours may be different on of power, as a baroque residence until 1705, the House of Hanover simultaneously ruled public holidays) and as a summer residence for the kings of the British empire from its seat in London. th Admission fees Hanover in the 19 century. Adults: € 8.00 Reduced: (Concessions available to groups of at least 5 persons, Students and one hour before closing) € 5.00 Free admission for schoolchildren Guided tours Awarded in 2009 Public guided tours of the castle rooms take place regularly. Upon request we can offer general tours, tours on specific topics, and guides in costume. Information and bookings: Telephone: +49 (0) 5141 9090850 Tuesday–Sunday: 11.00 a.m. – 4 p.m. RESIDENZMUSEUM or [email protected] in Celle Castle Photos: Fotostudio Loeper, Celle Duke George William and his King George II of Great Photo Professional Celle wife Eléonore d‘Olbreuse Britain and Ireland, © Bomann-Museum Celle, 2018 Elector of Hanover Attributed to Cornelis Brouwer, Baroque state apartments, Nicolaes Wieling, View of the section “Splendid Still life with flowers, state bedchamber Gods on Olympus, ca. 1670 courts and a royal exile” 2nd half of 17th century Discover the Castle – From Fort to Residence Moving Stories of Women’s Fates Outstanding silver objects Hands-on Activities for Children Celle is a good example demonstrating Did you know …? The last duchess of Celle, The silver inventory of the dukes of Celle was What does it feel like to wear a crown and a the typical development of a residence. the Huguenot Eléonore d’Olbreuse, was the once extensive and magnificent. Impressive royal cloak? How is really thin gold made? The different sections of the exhibition take “ancestral mother” of several European royal baroque homage cups as well as two fascina- How can you send secret messages using a fan? visitors on a journey through time – filling families. In the 17th century she brought French ting scones of the 17th century are still existing And why would you have flour on your head? a late medieval banqueting hall with life, esprit to northern Germany and thus influenced symbols demonstrating the rank and impor- Our items of “hands-on-furniture” give children for example. The baroque state apartments life both at court and in the town of Celle. Her tance of the ruling house. A special cabinet the opportunity to find out about the topics of the last duke of Celle, Duke George William, daughter Sophie Dorothea had a tragic fate: is dedicated to the silver objects made by in the Residenzmuseum. They can trace the contain some magnificent plasterwork illustra- after her divorce from George Louis, who later Celle gold- and silversmiths in the 18th and steps of important people, learn about their ting a zenith in architectural development. became the British king George I, she had to 19 th centuries. everyday lives, and discover exciting things Discover more through the numerous infor- spend the rest of her life at Ahlden Castle. She about cultural history. We have lots of things mation points (including interactive media never met her grandson Frederick the Great. not only to look at, but also things to listen stations and films). Alternatively, simply enjoy A similar fate befell the Danish queen Caroline to and to smell – come and try them out! the beauty and elegance of the rooms in the Matilda, great granddaughter of Sophie Doro- castle and the charm of the many and varied thea. After the Struensee affair the divorced sister exhibits on display here. Wonderful paintings of King George III spent the last three years of and costly furnishings lend the rooms an her life at Celle Castle, where she died in 1775. authentic atmosphere and give visitors a taste of court life. The “Königssaal” (“King’s Hall”) presents impressive pictures and a selection of valuable items from the period of personal union between Britain and Hanover, and the kingdom of Hanover in the 18th and 19 th centuries. Baroque state apartments, Jacob Jordaens, The Bean Feast, Caroline Matilda, Three early baroque homage cups, audience chamber ca. 1650 Queen of Denmark gifts for the Dukes of Celle, and Norway 17 th century.