Heimatmuseum Höchstädt

About the museum

The local history museum of the town of Höchstädt an der Donau is housed in the former Old Town Hall on the market square. It has existed since 1908 and holds collections of arts and crafts, folk art, local and family history, trades, and agriculture.

The highlight is a hand-made diorama of the Battle of Höchstädt on August 13, 1704, when an important decision of the War of the Spanish Succession was made just outside the town gates. On an area of about 24 square meters, more than 9,000 hand-painted tin soldiers are displayed.

According to the town, the museum is currently closed and no reopening date has been given. The town's plans include renovating and expanding the Old Town Hall.

Highlights

• Diorama of the 1704 Battle of Höchstädt with over 9,000 tin soldiers
• Arts and crafts and folk art
• Local and family history
• Trades and agriculture
• Museum in the former Old Town Hall

Permanent exhibition

• Diorama der Schlacht von Höchstädt 1704 – On about 24 square meters, more than 9,000 hand-painted tin soldiers recreate the battle of the War of the Spanish Succession.

Founded

1908

Operated by

Stadt Höchstädt a.d.Donau

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