Heimatmuseum Wiggensbach

About the museum

The Wiggensbach local history museum goes back to a local history collection founded in 1931 by the then mayor. From 1987 the existing holdings were sorted and inventoried. After the parish church foundation promised valuable sculptures on loan, planning for a new exhibition began in 1990.

The museum moved into the gutted attic of the former school, which now serves as the information center (WIZ), and opened on April 14, 1994. All objects come from Wiggensbach and the northern Oberallgäu.

The exhibition gives an overview of geology, settlement and local history, economy and folklore. Sections are devoted to the parish church, the school, agriculture, crafts, the farmhouse and popular piety. The highlight is the southeast corner of an original farmhouse with a furnished parlor; there are also poster-sized photos of old Wiggensbach, wax works, reverse-glass paintings and sculptures from the Gothic and Baroque periods.

Highlights

• Original southeast corner of a farmhouse with a furnished parlor
• Sculptures from the Gothic and Baroque periods
• Reverse-glass paintings and wax works
• Poster-sized photos of old Wiggensbach
• Models of the municipality's geology and topography

Permanent exhibition

• Heimatkundliche Sammlung Wiggensbach – Local history, farmhouse parlor, household items, agricultural equipment, crafts, and art from the Gothic, Baroque and Rococo periods.

Founded

1994

Operated by

Markt Wiggensbach

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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• Service dogs welcome: no information
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The exhibition is located in the attic of the former school building (WIZ).

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Wiggensbach Information Center, Kempter Straße 3.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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