Museum Rosenegg

About the museum

The Museum Rosenegg in Kreuzlingen-Egelshofen is housed in a palace built in 1785 by the wine and medical-supplies exporter Johann Jakob Bächler. The complex includes a central wing to the south dating from 1750, a rear building probably from the 17th century, and the long Torggel (wine-press house) and a half-timbered building, which together enclose a courtyard with a massive Flatterulme (European white elm) from the 19th century. The name “Rosenegg” came to light on the main façade during a renovation around 1900.

In 1895 the Egelshofen school municipality bought the complex and set up classrooms in the palace. After a clear-out in spring 1937 uncovered objects of local historical value in attics, the Vereinigung Heimatmuseum Kreuzlingen (Heimatmuseum Kreuzlingen Association) displayed numerous objects in the rear building from 1938 and expanded the collection. In 1998 the city of Kreuzlingen took over the entire front part of the property; at the same time, the Stiftung Rosenegg foundation was established to renovate the former Heimatmuseum and preserve the buildings.

Today the house sees itself as a multi-disciplinary venue for history, art and music, with changing exhibitions and a concert series. In the former wine cellar, which was converted into an air-raid shelter during World War II, is the permanent exhibition “Hüben und Drüben” on the history of the Swiss-German border between Kreuzlingen and Konstanz. It was created in 2007 and updated and digitally expanded in 2022. A separate room presents notable people from the city, including the naturalist Emil Bächler, the psychiatrist Ludwig Binswanger and the painter Helen Dahm.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition “Hüben und Drüben” on border history in the former wine cellar
• Palace from 1785 with courtyard and historic Flatterulme
• Notable people from Kreuzlingen, from Emil Bächler to Helen Dahm
• City lab: objects from residents tell the story of the city
• Concert series and matinees in the Stucksaal

Permanent exhibitions

• Hüben und Drüben – Grenzgeschichten – Multimedia exhibition on the history of the border between Kreuzlingen and Konstanz in the former wine cellar and air-raid shelter of the palace.
• Persönlichkeiten – The life’s work and biographies of prominent Kreuzlingen residents such as Emil Bächler, Ludwig Binswanger, Helen Dahm and Wilhelm Fröhlich, in a separate exhibition room.
• Projekt Stadtlabor – Objects collected from residents tell the story of Kreuzlingen; the city lab invites visitors to collect, take part and exhibit.

Founded

1938

Operated by

Stiftung Rosenegg

Director

David Bruder

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Free admission on International Museum Day and after the matinees.

Free admission also for classes from the Kreuzlingen school municipality with two accompanying adults, and with the Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen card (Member Plus), ICOM card, Swiss Travel Pass and KulturLegi. Public guided tours cost the regular admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 Stucksaal on the second floor can be reached by a stair lift.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café

Café on the ground floor with seating for 12 to 15 people, directly accessible from the city lab.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Up to 100 guests.

Available for rent: the city lab on the ground floor (meetings for 10 to 20 people, apéros for up to 40 people), the Stucksaal on the second floor (concerts, lectures and assemblies for up to 100 people) and the café (12 to 15 people). A projector, screen and tables are available.

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