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Historical site
Monchronik - Exhibition in the Schelmenturm: After a five-year break, the Monheim Schelmenturm is finally open to the public again. 

On the first floor, a multimedia journey through approximately 600 years of town and tower history awaits you. At 15 stations, you'll learn how the Schelmenturm was built, what functions it has had over the centuries—and what makes it so special today. Monheim's Schelm himself will guide you through the exhibition: In an animated projection, he tells stories of prison cells, city walls, and his very own perspective on history with a wink.

A real highlight is the walk-through bell, which tells the story from its creation to its first ringing. And of course, a little fun is also included: At the selfie station with the Monheim rogue – located at the tower's former toilet, of all places – you can take a very special souvenir photo.

Children also get their money's worth: With their own hands-on station and child-friendly language, they are introduced to the story in a playful way and integrated into the exhibition.

The Monchronik exhibition is part of the decentralized city museum of Monheim am Rhein and is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 17 p.m. (except Christmas and New Year's Day).

Come and rediscover the Schelmenturm: lively, interactive, and more entertaining than ever before.


Good to know

opening hours

Open Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11am to 17pm
(Except Christmas and New Year)
Closing days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

General Information

  • Parking lots available

  • Bus stop available

fitness

  • Bad weather offer

  • for any weather

  • for groups

  • for families

  • for individual guests

Possible ways to pay

Eintritt frei

Arrival & Parking

A free parking lot is located in the immediate vicinity of the old town:
Parking at the Rheinbogen Landscape Park
At value 2
40789 Monheim am Rhein

Arrival by public transport:
The autonomous bus line A01 runs between the city center (stop “Monheim Mitte”) and the old town.

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Office for Culture and Tourism
Düsseldorfer Strasse 26
40822 Mettmann

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prankster tower
Grabenstrasse 30
40789 Monheim am Rhine