Museum Hegel-Haus

About the museum

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was born in 1770 in this townhouse on Eberhardstraße, whose fabric dates back to the 16th century. The future philosopher spent his early childhood here; in total he lived in Stuttgart for about 18 years before leaving to study in Tübingen.

Since 1991 the City of Stuttgart has used the building as a museum on Hegel's life and work. After closing in 2019 for remodeling and a new concept, the house reopened just in time for the philosopher's 250th birthday on August 27, 2020, with a completely redesigned permanent exhibition.

Today the museum belongs to the family of museums of the Stadtmuseum Stuttgart (StadtPalais). Across three floors, the exhibition combines a multimedia introduction on the first floor with original objects, interactive stations, and a small library on the upper floors; texts are available in German, English, and Chinese. With workshops, philosophy cafés, the philosüd festival, and an escape room on Hegel's Phenomenology, the museum aims to make philosophical thinking accessible to newcomers as well.

Highlights

• Hegel's 16th-century birthplace
• Multimedia room installation "Hegel für Anfänger" (Hegel for Beginners) on the first floor
• Original objects such as Hegel's beret and his personal notebook
• Escape room on the "Phänomenologie des Geistes" (Phenomenology of Spirit)
• Exhibition texts in German, English, and Chinese

Permanent exhibitions

• Hegels Leben und Werk – The permanent exhibition on three floors guides visitors through Hegel's life and philosophy, from a media installation on the first floor to original pieces and hands-on stations on the upper floors.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart (Stadtmuseum Stuttgart – StadtPalais)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the permanent exhibition and the multimedia experience is free; only the escape room, guided tours, and workshops are charged.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom
• 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

Only the first floor with the multimedia experience is accessible, via a ramp at the main entrance on Eberhardstraße; the upper floors are not wheelchair-accessible. Accessible restroom on the first floor.

Kids & families

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

Getting there & parking

The house is on a bicycle street; bike racks and a RegioRad bike-sharing station are nearby.

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available
• Coat check
• Lockers

Backpacks, large bags (over 20 x 30 x 10 cm), jackets, and umbrellas must be left in the coat check/lockers. Dogs not allowed.

Events & venue rental

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

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