Musée des Amis de Thann

About the museum

The Musée des Amis de Thann is housed in Thann's former grain hall (halle aux blés), on the banks of the Thur. It is run by the association Les Amis de Thann, which is also the town's history society.

The route runs over four levels. The ground floor presents an 18th-century oak wine press, painted panels of the bangards, the field wardens (gardes champêtres) of Thann from the Middle Ages to the Revolution, and viticulture tools. The first floor is devoted to local history: the Engelbourg castle, the development of the town, the cult of Saint Thiébaut, coins and seals struck in Thann, a papal bull of 1340, a Rhenish Renaissance walnut cabinet, an 18th-century faience stove and polychrome wooden statues, including a 13th-century Virgin and Child.

The second floor houses a gallery of local painters, including Henner and Walch, porcelain painted by Joseph Conrad, a collection of firefighters' helmets and mementos of Thann families. The third floor presents objects from the wars of 1870, 1914–1918 and 1939–1945, everyday objects of the 19th century, a clog-maker's workshop and tools from the textile industry. One room hosts themed exhibitions in summer. The holdings also include images of “Thann autrefois” and a collection of glass plates that is being digitized.

Highlights

• Former grain hall on the banks of the Thur
• Painted panels of the bangards, field wardens of Thann
• 18th-century oak wine press
• Polychrome wooden statues, including a 13th-century Virgin and Child
• Gallery of local painters (Henner, Walch)
• Collection of glass plates on “Thann autrefois”

Operated by

Association Les Amis de Thann (société d'histoire)

Visitors per year

approx. 7,925

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• 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

People with reduced mobility can take a free virtual visit through a presentation on the internet terminal in the entrance hall.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is housed in the former grain hall, on the banks of the Thur.

Amenities & dining

An internet terminal in the entrance hall lets visitors and residents access the internet.

Events & venue rental

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