Zinngießerhaus Mattighofen

About the museum

The Zinngießerhaus is one of the oldest buildings in the region and was part of Mattighofen's town fortifications next to the old gate arch. A tin foundry operated here into the 20th century; the house belonged to the Eibl family until 1909. Later the savings bank used it as a storehouse, and the building gradually fell into disrepair.

In 1965 the Privilegierte uniformierte Bürgerkorps Mattighofen, founded in 1620 as a marksmen's company under the Bavarian Duke Maximilian, acquired the house. Members renovated it in 1966–1968 with their own labor; since then it has served as a museum and as the club's official clubhouse. Another renovation followed in 1992, and in 2023/24 it was fully refurbished with support from the Leader region Oberinnviertel-Mattigtal and the municipality, which also set up a Bürgergarde museum.

On the first floor is the armory of the Bürgerkorps; in the tower, the foundry, with old models and designs, grinding equipment and tin products. On the second floor are coats of arms and heraldry, as well as the restored banner "Wasserburger Fähnlein", which recalls the corps' participation in the Thirty Years' War. Visits and guided tours are possible after registering with the association.

Highlights

• Bürgerkorps armory on the first floor
• Foundry tower with models, designs, grinding equipment and tin products
• Newly set up Bürgergarde museum (renovated 2023/24)
• Restored banner "Wasserburger Fähnlein" from the era of the Thirty Years' War
• Part of the old town fortifications on the Stadtplatz

Permanent exhibition

• Bürgergardemuseum mit Waffenkammer und Gießerturm – Historical objects of the Bürgerkorps Mattighofen: the armory, the foundry in the tower with models and tin products, and heraldry on the second floor.

Operated by

Privilegiertes uniformiertes Bürgerkorps Mattighofen

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the Upper Austria tourism portal, there is a ramp and a step-free entrance; the rooms are only partly wheelchair-accessible.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The house is located on the Stadtplatz in Mattighofen (Stadtplatz 8a).

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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