Bavaria is legendary, the Free State a model of success, and its cultural landscape highly valued. There are museums on the most diverse topics in Bavaria, but none dedicated to our recent history, especially the history of democracy. The Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte in Regensburg serves as the central repository of knowledge on this subject. The focus is on the people of Bavaria – its tribes as well as those who have come from afar and found their home here. The central theme of our permanent exhibition is: How Bavaria became a Free State and what makes it unique.

Since June 5, 2019, the lion, the iconic heraldic animal of all Bavarians, has been inviting visitors to our museum in the heart of Regensburg. It has become a popular photo and selfie spot. You will meet him in our 17-meter-high, light-flooded foyer, where he personally welcomes you.

A Permanent Location in Regensburg

We invite you to find out more about the House of Bavarian History, our exhibitions, and offers on this page and to visit us in Regensburg. For decades, the House of Bavarian History has been known for its successful Bavarian State Exhibitions. Every year, they take place in a different region of Bavaria, focusing on a specific topic of Bavarian history. Since 2019, the House of Bavarian History also has a permanent location at the Donaumarkt in Regensburg. Here, in addition to the permanent exhibition, changing special, cabinet, and foyer exhibitions are shown.

By the way: Our B also has its own history. We discovered it in the Bavarian constitutional documents, for example in the constitution of 1919. However, its origins date back much earlier. Fraktur - the name of the corresponding font - was developed by Albrecht Dürer in Nuremberg. Although Hitler banned the Fraktur script, referring to it as "Schwabacher Judenlettern", it is now wrongly associated with the National Socialists. Therefore, the B is a significant piece of Bavarian history. It stands for the Fraktur script of Bavaria's constitutional documents and, thus, for the foundation of the history of democracy.

We look forward to welcoming you at the House of Bavarian History in Regensburg!