MASKEUM
Museum of the Perschten Foundation in Kirchseeon on the Perchten folk custom, with many masks, media stations, and free admission.
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About the museum
MASKEUM in Kirchseeon (Ebersberg district) is the museum of the Perschten-Stiftung Kirchseeon. It opened in 2021 and gives the Perchten custom of Kirchseeon a permanent home. In Kirchseeon, the Perchtenlauf (Perchten procession) has been practiced again since 1954; it has been on the Bavarian state register of intangible cultural heritage since 2022 and was added to the nationwide register in March 2024.
The foundation is the first of its kind in Bavaria. Its goals are to preserve Perchten masks, costumes, instruments, and other equipment for the public, to acquire new pieces, and to secure the Perchtenlauf for the future. A friends' association has supported the museum since 2009.
In the museum, visitors learn about the background of the midwinter solstice custom and can see numerous Perchten masks up close. An app accompanies the exhibition with audio pieces, videos, 3D animations, and quiz questions. The museum shop sells books, collectible masks, and media about the custom.
Highlights
- Numerous Perchten masks up close
- Background on the Perchten custom of Kirchseeon (intangible cultural heritage)
- Museum app with audio, video, 3D animations, and quiz
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung zum Kirchseeoner Perchtenbrauchtum – Perchten masks, background on the customs of the Raunächte (the midwinter nights), and multimedia stations in the museum of the Perschten-Stiftung.
- Founded
- 2021
- Operated by
- Perschten-Stiftung Kirchseeon
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission; the donation mask on site welcomes donations.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The museum offers an experience for the whole family; the app includes quiz questions and a coloring mask to download.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
Museum shop with books, collectible masks, CDs/DVDs, and tote bags.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN) |
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| Good to know | The MASKEUM app guides visitors to info hotspots with "Frau Percht" and offers audio and video pieces. Groups of 15 or more people register for visits outside opening hours by email or the contact form. |
