Städtische Kunstsammlung Murrhardt
Art collection in the Heinrich-von-Zügel-Saal in Murrhardt with works by artists from the town, with a focus on Reinhold Nägele.
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About the museum
Murrhardt is regarded as a town of painters, since many artists were born here or spent long periods in the town and its wooded landscape. The impetus for a dedicated collection came from the painter Reinhold Nägele, who wanted an exhibition venue for all the town's artists. For his 85th birthday in 1969 the Reinhold-Nägele-Sammlung was founded in his honor; his paintings and graphic works remain its focus to this day.
Since 1989 the Städtische Kunstsammlung has been housed in the Heinrich-von-Zügel-Saal of the town library in the center. The concept is to publicly show the works of all artists born in Murrhardt or closely connected with the town. Alongside Nägele and Heinrich von Zügel, works by Georg Adam Eger, Theodor Schnitzer, Willy and Oskar Zügel, Gustav Essig, Otto Groß, Carl Obenland and Trude Schüle are represented, from the 18th century to the present.
After renovation work the collection reopened in February 2024. Because the hall is also used for events, individual closing days can occur. In 2023 a catalogue raisonné of Nägele's printmaking, commissioned by the town, was also published.
Highlights
- Focus: paintings and graphic works by Reinhold Nägele
- Works by Heinrich von Zügel and other Murrhardt painters
- Collection from the 18th century to the present
- Housed in the Heinrich-von-Zügel-Saal of the town library
Permanent exhibition
- Schausammlung Murrhardter Künstlerinnen und Künstler – Paintings and graphic works by Reinhold Nägele, Heinrich von Zügel and other artists who were born in Murrhardt or were closely connected with the town.
- Founded
- 1969
- Operated by
- Stadt Murrhardt
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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Admission €3 per person.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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
The library building has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a toilet for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Regular bus connections to Backnang, Gaildorf and Welzheim; Murrhardt train station with park-and-ride spaces.
By car
Parking available
Klosterhof car park and Stadthalle car park.
Navigation address: Oetingerstraße 1, 71540 Murrhardt.
Get directionsAmenities & 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 | Art talks and guided tours are available on request (Amt für Wirtschaft, Kultur und Tourismus / Office for Economy, Culture and Tourism, tel. 07192 213-222). |
