Heimatmuseum Schwanenstadt in der Pausinger-Villa

About the museum

The Heimatmuseum (local history museum) of Schwanenstadt has been housed in the Pausinger Villa on Linzer Straße since 2007. The building was designed in 1860 by a Scandinavian architect who was also involved in railway construction at the time, which is why the villa recalls the railway stations of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The extensive grounds lie on a historically important burial site and are known as an excavation site; excavations in the garden uncovered a Bajuwarian (early Bavarian) burial ground and Roman finds.

The exhibition in the various rooms is divided into four thematic areas: from the Ice Age to the Iron Age, the Roman period and the Bajuwarians, the town's history, and guilds and crafts. Special pieces include the hand-forged wrought-iron town cash box, about 500 years old, with a sophisticated locking mechanism in the lid, and the original market sign: as long as its sword was hung out visibly, outsiders were not allowed to shop at the market. There are also agricultural tools, guild signs, banners and an exhibition on the local fire brigade.

The Heimathausverein (local heritage association) continuously collects exhibits from estates and donations and expands the display accordingly. The curator offers personal tours, during which background stories and anecdotes about the town are shared.

Highlights

• Villa from 1860 on a historic burial site
• Wrought-iron town cash box, about 500 years old
• Original market sign with sword
• Four thematic areas from the Ice Age to guilds and crafts
• Personal tours by the curator

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung zur Stadt- und Regionalgeschichte – Four thematic areas from prehistory and early history through Roman times, the Bajuwarians and town history to guilds and crafts.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Heimathausverein Schwanenstadt

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
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• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
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According to the state tourism portal, access is via a ramp and a toilet is available; details on request.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is at Linzer Straße 16 in Schwanenstadt.

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