Strübhaus

About the museum

The half-timbered house on the Kirchberg in Veringenstadt was for generations the residence and workshop of the Strüb family of painters, known in art history as the Master of Veringen or Master of Sigmaringen. The family is documented here from the 14th into the 16th century; their altar panels were created mainly in the early 16th century and are today in churches of the region as well as in museums in Germany and throughout Europe.

In the early 1970s the building was threatened with demolition. A citizens' initiative campaigned for its preservation in 1972, acquired the house, and had it repaired; in 1979 this became the Fördergemeinschaft Strübhaus (friends' association). In July 1982 the restored house was opened to the public.

In the historic rooms, faithful reproductions show the work of the Strüb family. It is also explained how late medieval panel paintings were made – from grinding the pigments to painting on the wooden panel. The house can be visited as part of guided tours, which are organized by volunteers.

Highlights

• Residence and workshop of the Strüb family of painters
• Reproductions of altar panels by the Masters of Veringen
• Making of paints and panel paintings in the Middle Ages
• Can be combined with a town tour and the local history museum

Permanent exhibitions

• Malerfamilie Strüb und mittelalterliche Malkunst – Reproductions of panel paintings from the Strüb workshop and explanations of painting technique around 1500, from making the paints to the finished picture.

Founded

1982

Operated by

Fördergemeinschaft Strübhaus e. V. (Strübgemeinschaft)

Admission & discounts

Visit as part of the town and museum tour for €5 per person; the proceeds go toward the upkeep of the Strübhaus.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The meeting point for the public tours is the Veringenstadt town hall, Im Städtle 116.

Amenities & dining

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