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Oberammergau Museum

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.

Opening hours: 

Closed on Mondays
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00 open

Michael Schölzel – Passions
(Special exhibition)

05.04.2025-25.05.2025

Photographer Michael Schölzel spent seven years following the footsteps of Christ's Passion. At the same time, he pursued his own passion: capturing the stories of the people of Oberammergau, Sicily, and Spain with his camera.

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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.

Impressions