Ignaz-Günther-Museum
Museum in Altmannstein on the rococo sculptor Ignaz Günther and his ancestors, housed in the former workshop of his father.
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About the museum
The market town of Altmannstein established the museum in 1997 in honor of its famous son, the sculptor Ignaz Günther (1725–1775). It also covers his ancestors and their artistic legacy. The Günther family originally came from South Tyrol; Ignaz Günther’s great-grandfather Simon emigrated from Brixen to the Altmühl Valley around 1670.
Ignaz Günther trained from 1739 to 1743 in his father’s workshop, then moved to the Munich court sculptor Johann Baptist Straub and afterward traveled through Salzburg, Mannheim, and Olmütz. He received a gold medal at the Vienna Academy of Art in 1753, and in 1754 he settled in Munich. His largely sacred works in Altenhohenau, Rott am Inn, Weyarn, and other places are considered the high points of his career.
The historic building was restored with support from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation; the museum rooms are on the first floor, in the former workshop of the father. The Bavarian National Museum played a major role in the design. The displays feature works by Ignaz Günther himself, by his father Johann Georg, and by his grandfather Leonhard, together with text panels with graphics, some bibliophile treasures, and large color photographs.
Highlights
- Works by Ignaz Günther, his father, and his grandfather
- Museum in the former workshop of the father
- Text panels and graphics on the Günther artist family
- Design created with the participation of the Bavarian National Museum
Permanent exhibition
- Ignaz Günther und seine Familie – Works by the rococo sculptor and by his father and grandfather, supplemented by text panels, graphics, and color photographs.
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Markt Altmannstein
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1Students, young people, people in military or alternative civilian service, and people with a severe disability ID |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children up to age 6 free |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1People with a severe disability ID |
| Students & apprentices | €1Students and young people |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1 per person |
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car parking on Ingolstädter Straße near the museum; bus parking at “Parkplatz Ortsmitte,” Bahnhofstraße, 93336 Altmannstein.
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