Museum for history of medical technology: Building and architecture

RGS Factory in Erlangen under construction, May 1893

In 1892, construction began on a factory building in what was then the outskirts of Erlangen. A year later, the company Reiniger, Gebbert and Schall moved into the premises.

A view of the RGS plant in Erlangen and annexes, after 1911

The young company flourished, and by 1897/98 the factory had been expanded to almost twice its original size. At this point, Reiniger, Gebbert & Schall already had over 400 employees.

The RGS factory´s machine shop in Erlangen, 1929

On the ground floor was the factory’s machine room, which is now home to the Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum.

Back side of the RGS factory in Erlangen, ca. 1910

In 1910, a structure which became known as the administrative building was erected alongside the factory to provide offices for the company’s directors and managerial staff.

Areal view of the Siemens company grounds in Erlangen, 1997

As the factory grew, numerous other manufacturing and office buildings were erected from 1925 to 1985 in the area between Gebbertstrasse, Luitpoldstrasse, Hartmannstrasse and Henkestrasse.

Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum in Erlangen under construction, 2012

The original factory was given listed status. From 2010 to 2014, the ground floor was refurbished to house the MedMuseum and the MedArchiv. The architect was Simone Krainz.

Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum in Erlangen under construction, 2013

A modern, light-flooded annex was built against the brick facade to serve as a foyer and multipurpose area for the MedMuseum.

Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum in Erlangen, 2019

Today, the Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum receives visitors from all over the world.

Where machines once hummed...Building and architecture of the Siemens Healthineers MedMuseum

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