Specialist museum on the Peasants' War of 1525 and its interpretation to the present day in Böblingen's historic tithe barn – free admission.
December 13, 2026 – May 23, 2027
The city history exhibition looks at clothing as an expression of identity and society, and tells the textile history of Böblingen, from factory work and companies through department stores to personal memories.
The Zehntscheuer (tithe barn) is one of the few stone buildings in Böblingen to have survived the Second World War. In the storehouse, where goods delivered as tithes were once kept, the town set up two museums after renovation: the German Peasants' War Museum opened here in 1988, and the municipal gallery is housed in the same building.
The location was chosen deliberately. On 12 May 1525 the rebel peasants were defeated outside the gates of Böblingen by the troops of the Swabian League, which ended the Peasants' War in Württemberg. Beforehand, around 15,000 people from across the south-west had joined the uprising, which is regarded as one of the earliest large protest movements in the region.
The collection comprises pamphlets and other prints, graphic works, weapons and everyday objects. The museum shows not only the causes, course and consequences of the uprising, but also how differently it has been interpreted over five centuries – from condemnation by the victors to its appropriation as class struggle in the GDR. As a member of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Orte der Demokratiegeschichte (Working Group on Places of Democratic History), the museum also sees itself as a forum for discussion about participation, protest and social change. Since 2025, admission to Böblingen's museums has been free; youth projects and a digital adventure game complement the exhibition.
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Museum tour for groups: €55 per group. |
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| Participation in a guided tour (individual) | €5 |
Since 1 January 2025, admission to Böblingen's museums has been free.
The Zehntscheuer museum building is step-free.
Great for kids & families
The digital adventure game through the permanent exhibition is aimed at families and groups with children from about 8 years old. During school holidays there are free workshops for children aged 6 to 11 (registration requested).
Böblingen Bahnhof
S-Bahn line S1 (Herrenberg–Kirchheim) to Böblingen Bahnhof, then on foot along Bahnhofstraße towards Elbenplatz and on to Pfarrgasse.
No on-site parking at the museum.
No car park of its own; the Rathaus/Stadtmitte underground car park is recommended.
By car via the A 81, exit Böblingen/Sindelfingen, towards the town centre.
Get directionsUnfortunately, there is no museum café or the like.
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups and educational programmes for school classes by registration at bauernkriegsmuseum@boeblingen.de. The adventure game "Der Aufstand ruft!" (Actionbound, approx. 60 minutes) can be played at any time on your own smartphone or a museum tablet. |
