Bells from the Weimarer Land for the world 

The classicist manufacturer's villa in Bahnhofstraße is home to the GlockenStadtMuseum Apolda. The house is dedicated to the history of the bell-founding trade and the textile industry in the region. 

The museum tells the cultural history of bells from their beginnings to the present day. Since 1722, well over 20,000 bells have been sent from Apolda all over the world. Even though no more bells are cast here today, the tradition and culture of bells are still present. Of course, many of the bells on display can be rung. 

The Apolda GlockenStadtMuseum offers the following insights:

- Bell archaeology" with bells from past cultures
- the development of the bellfounding profession
- the history of the Apolda bell foundries 

What do Philadelphia, Buenos Aires, Rome, Jerusalem, Cologne, Hamburg, Dresden and Berlin have in common? Bells from Apolda ring in every town!

The Apolda textile industry

The knitting industry is presented using the example of the development of a renowned company with the highs and lows of this branch of industry. A large number of machines, samples and garments illustrate this development process. 

The "path of wool" can be traced on the wall frieze of the Zimmermann building (along the windows of the WL district administration office) in Bahnhofstraße as an introduction to the museum visit.

The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions throughout the year, which include very modern themes from the fashion industry.