Bauernmöbelmuseum Hirschbach
Folk art museum in the Edlmühle with the brightly painted Hirschbach farmhouse furniture, works by Franz von Zülow and everyday objects.
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About the museum
At the beginning of the 19th century, Hirschbach im Mühlkreis became a small centre of farmhouse furniture production: from around 1780 to 1860, carpenters and joiners with their families made chests, cupboards, bowl racks, tables, benches and beds that were artfully and colourfully painted. In the mid-20th century this furniture became world famous.
To preserve and present this heritage, the association "Freunde der Hirschbacher Bauernmöbel" was founded in 1991 and runs the museum on a voluntary basis in the Edlmühle. Typical features of the furniture are red rocaille ornaments, glued-on and painted-over copper engravings, veneer painting, faux inlays, marbling and the "Hirschbacher Sträußl" (Hirschbach bouquet).
Besides the furniture, the house shows everyday farm objects, tableware and small-scale religious art, works by Franz von Zülow, who adopted Hirschbach as his home, and in the attic a tribute to Johann Jax. Special exhibitions are held several times a year in the drive room of the Edlmühle; the adjoining Kräuterstadel has a seminar room and a photo exhibition on the Hi10 hiking trail.
Highlights
- Painted Hirschbach farmhouse furniture (1780–1860)
- Works by Franz von Zülow
- Parlour and kitchen from everyday farm life
- Johann Jax in the attic
- Historic toy exhibition
Permanent exhibitions
- Die Hirschbacher Bauernmöbel – Painted chests, cupboards, tables and beds from Hirschbach furniture production between about 1780 and 1860.
- Franz von Zülow – Permanent presentation on the painter Franz von Zülow (1883–1963), who lived in Hirschbach and was an honorary citizen.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Verein Freunde der Hirschbacher Bauernmöbel
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2Children aged 7 to 16 and students up to 27 years with ID |
| Children & teens | €2Children aged 7 to 16 |
| Students & apprentices | €2Students up to 27 years with ID |
| Groups (8+ people) | €4 per personper person, groups of 8 or more |
| Families | €102 adults and up to 3 children |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car park at the museum building.
Amenities & dining
Kräuterstadel with kitchen and seminar room on the museum grounds.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The Kräuterstadel (seminar house with kitchen, demonstration kitchen and cooking islands) can be used for courses, celebrations and cultural events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | According to the museum network, the prices include a guided tour. |
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