Weibertreu-Museum der Stadt Weinsberg
City museum in the Weinsberg town hall with over 60 exhibits on the Weibertreu story of 1140 and on local history.
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About the museum
The museum in the basement of the Weinsberg town hall was set up in 1987 and houses the town's historical collection. Its focus is the "Weibertreu" episode of 1140: after King Conrad III of the Hohenstaufen dynasty conquered the Welf castle of Weinsberg, the women were allowed to leave and take with them whatever they could carry, and they carried out their husbands. This event has inspired poets, sculptors, draftsmen and painters for centuries.
The collection brings together over 60 exhibits: large-format paintings, including works by Nicolas Guibal and by the Dutch painter family Francke, literature, graphics, and everyday and advertising objects from the 16th to the 20th century. Further themes include the "Blutostern" (Bloody Easter) during the Peasants' War of 1525, the town's history, the physician and poet Justinus Kerner, the drawings by Albert Volk on the destruction of the town on April 12, 1945, and the estate of the painter and etcher Heinrich Seufferheld.
Highlights
- Over 60 exhibits on the Weibertreu story of 1140
- Paintings by Nicolas Guibal and the Francke painter family
- Drawings by Albert Volk on the destruction of Weinsberg in 1945
- Estate of painter Heinrich Seufferheld
- Free admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Die Treuen Weiber von Weinsberg – Over 60 exhibits – paintings, literature, graphics, and everyday and advertising objects – show how the Weibertreu episode of 1140 was taken up in art.
- Weinsberger Stadtgeschichte – Depictions of the Peasants' War of 1525, of Justinus Kerner, of the destruction of the town in 1945, and of the estate of Heinrich Seufferheld.
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Stadt Weinsberg
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Tour outside opening hours (1 hour, max. 15 people) | €45 |
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
With the game "Detektive im Museum", children explore what happened to Count Helfenstein; a sweet surprise awaits as a reward (playing time about one hour).
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 · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Tours outside opening hours for groups of up to 15 people, €45 per hour. |
