Museum und Galerie der Stadt Schwabmünchen

About the museum

The collection goes back to the district museum opened in 1913. Its founder was the private banker Anton Maurer, who set it up in the Schwabmünchen water tower, then highly modern and one of the early reinforced concrete buildings in Germany. The aim was to document the material culture of a region extending well beyond the town; the art collection also focused on works of supra-regional importance.

Since 1984 the holdings have been housed in a centrally located former school building on the Holzheystraße, which was converted for museum use. Since 1991 the museum has been led by a full-time academic director; since then the collection concept has been expanded, and the house has developed from a classic permanent-exhibition museum into a lively exhibition venue.

Key focus areas include finds from the Roman pottery center of Rapis, sacred sculptures from the 15th to 18th centuries, costume and clothing, furniture, ceramics, pewter and copper, locks and keys, and games. A dedicated gallery shows contemporary art, and readings, music and theater also take place in the museum.

Highlights

• Roman pottery center of Rapis
• Sacred sculptures from the 15th to 18th centuries, including works by the Luidl family
• Farmhouse parlor from the former local history museum in the water tower
• Costume and Reginahaube headdress
• Gallery of the present with contemporary art

Permanent exhibitions

• Römisches Töpferzentrum Rapis – Finds and information about the Roman pottery settlement, which was regarded as the largest ceramics center in northern Raetia.
• Sakrale Skulpturen – Wooden figures from the 15th to 18th centuries, including works by the Luidl family of sculptors.
• Alltag und Handwerk – Costume, furniture, ceramics, metalware, locks and games from several centuries, as well as a farmhouse parlor.

Founded

1913

Operated by

Stadt Schwabmünchen

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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

Barrier-free access. For people with visual impairments, special tours for groups are available on request by email.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Regular offers for families, such as an Easter rally, workshops and "Nachts im Museum" (Night at the Museum); guided tours for kindergarten and school groups.

Getting there & parking

Centrally located on Holzheystraße, directly opposite the fairground.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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