Städtische Galerie Böblingen

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The Städtische Galerie Böblingen has existed since 1987 and is the town's art museum. It is housed in the Zehntscheuer in the old town, a building complex in which a restored medieval structure meets a glass extension from the 1980s. The extension comes from the Stuttgart office Atelier Lohrer and received a commendation for the German Architecture Prize. The Deutsches Bauernkriegsmuseum (German Peasants' War Museum) is located in the same building.

The collection focuses on painting, graphic art and sculpture by southwest German artists' groups in the first third of the 20th century, for example from the circle of the Stuttgart Secession. Particular attention is paid to the so-called "verschollene Generation" (lost generation), that is, artists whose careers were interrupted by the two World Wars and the Nazi era. Another focus is the work of Fritz Steisslinger, who adopted Böblingen as his home and has a cabinet of his own; works by Reinhold Nägele from his time in Böblingen are also collected.

The gallery has been supported since its founding by the Galerieverein Böblingen e. V. and is led by Corinna Steimel, who took office in autumn 2013. In addition to the collection and the changing exhibitions, the team also looks after the art in the town's public spaces.

Highlights

• Southwest German artists' groups of the early 20th century
• Cabinet with works by Fritz Steisslinger
• Early paintings by Reinhold Nägele from his Böblingen period
• Medieval Zehntscheuer with glass extension
• Free admission

Permanent exhibitions

• Südwestdeutsche Künstlergruppen – Key works of progressive artists who joined associations such as the Stuttgart Secession in the first third of the 20th century. Currently closed due to renovation work.
• Fritz-Steisslinger-Kabinett – Cabinet devoted to the work of the painter Fritz Steisslinger, who lived in Böblingen and whose paintings are shaped by light and gestural dynamism. Currently closed due to renovation work.

Founded

1987

Operated by

Stadt Böblingen

Director

Corinna Steimel

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Since January 1, 2025, admission to the Böblingen museums has been free.

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

The Zehntscheuer building, which houses the Städtische Galerie and the Deutsches Bauernkriegsmuseum, is barrier-free.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

From the A 81, take the Böblingen/Sindelfingen exit into the city center; the Museum Zehntscheuer is in the old town.

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