Museum Wimpelinhof
Renaissance townhouse from 1599 with a half-timbered façade, paneled parlors and a small exhibition on the early modern period and the Markgröninger Schäferlauf.
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About the museum
The Wimpelinhof lies in the northwest corner of the old town, directly beside the Obere Torturm (Upper Gate Tower). The residential house with its magnificent Renaissance half-timbered façade was built in 1599; the builder is unknown. The barn belonging to the property was built in 1630 by Sebastian Wimpelin and his wife Katharina; their inscription gave the whole courtyard its name.
In 1991 the city of Markgröningen acquired the ensemble and restored it in accordance with monument preservation requirements; the restoration was completed in 2005. Since then the house has been accessible as a museum.
The small permanent exhibition is devoted to the early modern period; the building itself, with its paneled parlors, bay windows, plank room and richly decorated chambers, is the most important exhibit. One of the painted chambers tells the story of the Schäferlauf.
Highlights
- Half-timbered house from 1599 with a Renaissance portal
- Original paneled parlors and bay windows
- Chamber on the history of the Schäferlauf
- Barrier-free museum
Permanent exhibitions
- Ständige Ausstellung zur Frühen Neuzeit – Small exhibition in the Renaissance house, whose paneled parlors, bay windows and chambers are part of the display themselves.
- Kammer zum Schäferlauf – One painted chamber is devoted to the history of the Markgröninger Schäferlauf.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Stadt Markgröningen
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
According to the city, the museum is barrier-free.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours can be booked year-round; once or twice a year there are special events. |
