Feuerbachhaus

About the museum

The painter Anselm Feuerbach, known for large-format paintings of classical and mythological subjects, was born on September 12, 1829, in this house in Speyer, built around 1800. The family of his father, an archaeologist, lived here for about ten years. In 1912 the town acquired the property with its large garden along the old town wall.

By the late 1960s, the run-down house was slated for demolition. Citizens of Speyer opposed this and in 1971 founded the Verein Feuerbachhaus (Feuerbach House association), which had the building listed as a historic monument and restored it with state funding, numerous donations and a great deal of volunteer work. In April 1975 the house opened as a memorial to the painter and his family; in 1977 a wine tavern was added on the first floor, which still combines culture and hospitality today.

Since its founding, the association has collected works by Feuerbach, mostly small-format portraits, oil sketches and drawings, which are purchased or donated after expert review. With scholarly support, the memorial became a museum: in 2013 the Feuerbachhaus was the first institution in Rhineland-Palatinate to complete the museum association's museum registration, and in 2020 the exhibition on the second floor was redesigned after a renovation. It shows more than 30 original paintings and drawings, mainly portraits and self-portraits, along with flower watercolors by his sister Emilie, letters and documents. The first floor hosts temporary exhibitions, readings, talks and concerts.

Highlights

• Anselm Feuerbach's birthplace (1829), dating from around 1800
• More than 30 original paintings and drawings, mainly portraits and self-portraits
• Early works from Feuerbach's student years and his Italian period
• Flower watercolors by his sister Emilie Feuerbach
• Wine tavern with Biedermeier garden and rose garden

Permanent exhibitions

• Anselm Feuerbach – Leben und Werk – Exhibition on the second floor, redesigned in 2020, with more than 30 original paintings and drawings by Feuerbach, complemented by works by his sister Emilie, excerpts from letters and information on the family.

Founded

1971

Operated by

Verein Feuerbachhaus Speyer e.V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission to the museum (according to the city of Speyer/Visit Speyer and the Rhineland-Palatinate museum portal).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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

Not suitable for wheelchairs due to the original floor plan: access over cobblestones and three steps to the first floor; the museum on the second floor can only be reached via a wooden staircase. In summer, the rose garden is accessible step-free through a side gate.

Kids & families

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

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Weinstube Feuerbachhaus (wine tavern) on the first floor (Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00, Sun and public holidays 11:30–16:00, Mon/Tue by arrangement) with outdoor seating in the garden.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 45 guests.

For family and company celebrations, the wine tavern offers three rooms with changing art exhibitions for up to 45 people as well as the Biedermeier garden; inquiries to the wine tavern (tel. 06232 70448).

Plan your visit