Erich-Ohser-Haus

About the museum

The Galerie e.o.plauen was established in 1993 as a joint project of the cities of Plauen and Siegen, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Salamander AG. With the support of Christian Ohser, the artist's son, the first exhibition opened on October 3, 1993 on Plauen's Bahnhofstraße.

The museum is dedicated to the draftsman Erich Ohser (1903–1944), who grew up in Plauen and became known under the pen name e.o.plauen for the picture stories "Father and Son". In 1999 the decision was made for a permanent exhibition whose areas of work change regularly. This concept was retained when the gallery moved in 2010 into the Erich-Ohser-Haus on Nobelstraße next to the Vogtlandmuseum. Since then, a Father and Son monument by sculptor Erik Seidel has stood in front of the building.

On four levels, the museum shows, in a half-yearly rotation, the picture stories, landscapes, portraits, nudes and movement studies, political caricatures and humorous drawings as well as photographs, documents and furniture designed by Ohser; a film about the artist runs continuously. The Erich Ohser – e.o.plauen Foundation and the e.o.plauen Society, which awards the e.o.plauen Prize for humor in drawing and literature, are also based in the building.

Highlights

• Originals of the picture stories "Father and Son"
• Political caricatures and humorous drawings by Erich Ohser
• Areas of work rotating every six months across four levels
• Listening station and film on the artist's life
• Father and Son monument in front of the building

Permanent exhibitions

• Erich Ohser – e.o.plauen: Leben und Werk – Permanent exhibition on four levels with areas of work rotating every six months, from "Father and Son" and caricatures to drawings, photos and furniture.

Founded

1993

Admission & discounts

Reduced admission with proof for people with severe disabilities, unemployed people, holders of the Plauen-Pass or Ehrenamtskarte, pupils, trainees and students from outside Plauen, federal volunteers and groups of 10 or more. Free for children and youth up to 16, pupils, trainees and students of Plauen schools and the Staatliche Studienakademie Plauen, and companions of people with severe disabilities ("B" marker). From one hour before closing, half price applies. Members of the e.o.plauen Society free.

Accessibility

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

The gallery rooms are only partially accessible; advance registration at 03741 2912410 recommended. Wheelchairs are allowed in the exhibition.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Museum explorer pass for families with children aged 5 to 12, children's book readings and creative activities; numerous workshops for daycare and school groups. Strollers are allowed but should be left outside when it is crowded.

Getting there & parking

Take the A72 or A4 to Plauen, then follow the signs to the center.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Museum shop with publications and items on "Father and Son". Lockers in the cloakroom; bags larger than DIN A3, umbrellas and walking sticks are not allowed in the exhibition.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

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