Museum im Schweizer Hof and its collection

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The Museum im Schweizer Hof, situated in Bretten, Baden-Württemberg, was inaugurated in June 2002. It is housed in a half-timbered building, the 'Schweizer Hof', which is a typical example of the architecture of Bretten's reconstruction period after the great city fire of 1689. The museum is under municipal ownership and offers a glimpse into the city's rich history.

Special Exhibitions at the Museum

The Museum im Schweizer Hof hosts several major special exhibitions annually. These exhibitions focus on various topics related to the city history of Bretten and the regional history of Kraichgau. The museum draws on the city's collections, which have been systematically compiled since 1900 and contain numerous exhibits on prehistory, the history of the Middle Ages and modern times, and Bretten's industrial history.

The German Guardian Angel Museum Bretten

The Museum im Schweizer Hof is also home to the German Guardian Angel Museum Bretten. This museum was extensively renovated in 2021 and showcases a wide range of exhibits on the subject of guardian angels, protective spirits, and protective gods. The exhibits include originals from six centuries and representations of various kinds, including wood, copper and steel engravings, oil paintings, lithographs, icons, books, posters, historical photos and postcards, porcelain, clay and wooden statues, textile works, cast iron, guardian angel candles, medals, and much more.

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Museum im Schweizer Hof
Engelsberg 9
75015 Bretten

Visitor information Museum im Schweizer Hof

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
15:00 – 19:00
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday
11:00 – 17:00
Sunday
11:00 – 17:00

Public Holidays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m

Admission

0+Free

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Location & Map

Engelsberg 9, Bretten

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