Ziegelmuseum Mainz : info and guided tour

Introduction to Ziegelmuseum Mainz

Ziegelmuseum Mainz is located in Mainz, on the site of the former Alte Ziegelei brickworks. This craft museum is dedicated to the world of bricks and their role in local construction. The address, Alte Ziegelei 1, clearly places the site in a setting linked to its industrial past.

The exhibition presents the brickworks activity and the objects that help visitors understand the stages of brick making, firing and use. The museum highlights industrial and craft know-how connected to the evolution of buildings in Mainz and the surrounding area.

Located on a former production site, Ziegelmuseum Mainz maintains a direct link with the city’s material heritage. Visitors can discover a place where technical history can be read through tools, materials and traces of work that once played an essential role in urban development.

Discover Mainz with a private guide

A private guide can help place Ziegelmuseum Mainz in the history of Mainz, explaining how the site worked, the purpose of the former brickworks and the meaning of the objects on display. This support also makes it easier to understand the links between craftsmanship, industry and local heritage.