Stauffenberg-Erinnerungsstätte

About the museum

The Stauffenberg Memorial Site in the Old Castle commemorates Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, who grew up in Stuttgart, and his brother Berthold. It opened on November 15, 2006, Claus von Stauffenberg's birthday. The idea came from then state minister Christoph Palmer; the exhibition was designed and realized by the House of History Baden-Württemberg on behalf of the state foundation (Landesstiftung).

From May 2019 the memorial site was closed due to renovation work in the Old Castle. In the meantime, the exhibition "Attentat. Stauffenberg" ran at the House of History. On November 20, 2022, the memorial site reopened with a new multimedia concept. It is located in the listed basement of the archive building.

At its center are Stauffenberg's biography, from Wehrmacht officer to key figure of the resistance, the course of July 20, 1944, and an art installation on the failed attempt. Rare original objects such as his cello and his ceremonial saber are on display. A separate area asks how Stauffenberg and the attempt were judged at different times and in different countries. Media stations deepen the content. The Stauffenberg Gesellschaft Baden-Württemberg supports the institution.

Key themes

• Multimedia permanent exhibition "Attentat. Stauffenberg"
• Original objects such as his cello and ceremonial saber
• Art installation on July 20, 1944
• Free admission
• Tour can be combined with the nearby memorial site Hotel Silber

Permanent exhibition

• Attentat. Stauffenberg – The permanent exhibition traces Stauffenberg's path from officer to resistance fighter, recounts July 20, 1944, and shows how the attempt was later interpreted.

Founded

2006

Operated by

Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

The companion magazine to the exhibition (44 pages) costs €4.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Three steps lead from the entrance door into the exhibition in the basement. On request, the ticket staff will set up a ramp, which so far is suitable only for manual wheelchairs. Advance registration at 0711 2123989 is recommended. The wheelchair-accessible toilets of the Landesmuseum Württemberg in the same building can be used. Folding stools at the ticket desk.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Access to the Old Castle is via Karlsplatz.

Amenities & dining

• Coat check

Freely accessible coat rack next to the ticket desk.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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