Museum im Amtshausschüpfla

About the museum

The name of the museum is Franconian: a "Schüpfla" is a small shed. It once belonged to the gate area of the Dominican convent in Frauenaurach and was originally longer; through the gate it was connected to the building opposite, which served for about 250 years as the Amtshaus (administrative building) from which the convent's property was managed.

Since the museum was founded in 1982, the local history, which had long been largely forgotten, has been researched. The sponsor is the Heimat- und Geschichtsverein Erlangen, and the work in the house is carried out voluntarily by the Arbeitskreis Frauenaurach. The results are shown in a small history section, which runs from the convent era through the margraviate residence to the margrave's move to Erlangen, and in changing themed exhibitions.

The permanent exhibition shows how people in and around Frauenaurach lived about a hundred years ago, in kitchen, parlor and bedroom. A shoemaker's workshop from around 1920 stands for the craft businesses that long shaped daily life in the village. The museum also includes the historic Feuerhaus with agricultural tools and depictions of former trades; its attic serves as a depot.

Highlights

• Historic kitchen, parlor and bedroom from around 1920
• Original shoemaker's workshop from Frauenaurach
• Feuerhaus with agricultural tools and craft displays
• History section from the convent era to the margraviate residence
• Free admission

Permanent exhibitions

• Rundgang im Museum – Leben und Arbeiten um 1920 – Kitchen, parlor, bedroom and a shoemaker's workshop show how people in Frauenaurach lived and worked about a hundred years ago.
• Besuch im Feuerhaus – The historic Feuerhaus shows agricultural tools and trades that were once based in Frauenaurach.
• Von der markgräflichen Residenz zur Neustadt Erlangen – A small history section traces the story from the convent era of 1250–1550 through the margraviate residence to the margrave's move to Erlangen.

Founded

1982

Operated by

Heimat- und Geschichtsverein Erlangen e. V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; the volunteer-run museum welcomes donations.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

The Feuerhaus is accessible at ground level.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

School classes can book tours of the current exhibition; the topics are also suitable for kindergarten groups.

Getting there & parking

The museum is easy to reach by bicycle: the Aurachtal cycle path runs right past the museum.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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