The Opened in 1910 and in large parts authentically preserved Oberammergau Museum is one of the oldest, most important and most beautiful cultural-historical museums in Bavaria. For over 500 years will be in Oberammergau carved and this is how it shows subtle collection diverse excerpts from art and crafts from the 17th century to the modern era.
Oberammergau Museum
Famous nativity scenes...
Colorfully painted toys, virtuoso genre carving, figurines of saints, crucifixes and modern sculpture - all of this can be admired in the Oberammergau Museum. The social and economic history of the village is presented as well as individual artist biographies.
In the exhibition "The Romans in Oberammergau" learn about the Roman Alpine campaign and how the local councilors wanted to put a stop to it.
Special exhibition interplay (stuff)
Folk art from the Erzgebirge in Oberammergau
This lovingly put together exhibition links two of the centers of toy manufacturing between the 16th and 19th centuries: Oberammergau and the Ore Mountains. A direct comparison of the toys reveals many similarities, but also shows the differences. Above all, the art of “tire turning” was not known in Ammergau and created distinctive objects.
The exhibition can be seen until November 03.11.2024rd, XNUMX.
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