Landesmuseum Württemberg (Württemberg State Museum), Stuttgart
The Württemberg State Museum (Landesmuseum Württemberg), located in Stuttgart, is a premier institution for cultural history in the region of Baden-Württemberg. Originating from a 16th-century "Kunstkammer," or Cabinet of Art and Curiosities, established by the dukes and later kings of Württemberg, the museum was formally founded in 1862 by King William I. It is primarily housed in Stuttgart's Old Castle, with additional parts of its collection displayed in the nearby granary, the cellar of the New Castle, and Waldenbuch Castle.
As the largest cultural history museum in Baden-Württemberg, it holds over a million objects that represent a vast temporal arc from prehistory to the modern era. The museum boasts a range of archeological finds and a significant collection of medieval art, which includes two rare Aztec feather shields and the oldest known decorated card game from around 1430. Other notable items include a celestial globe from 1493 by Johannes Stöffler, an 11-digit mechanical calculator by Philipp Matthäus Hahn from 1774, and the symbolic royal Württemberg crown of 1797.
Visitors can explore more than 1,000 artifacts tracing the journey from Ice Age art to the end of the monarchy, through exhibitions like "Antiquity - Celts - Kunstkammer." This exhibition provides a look into the civilizations of the Mediterranean, early Celtic ceremonial tombs, and the ducal Kunstkammer. The museum is not only a treasure trove of historical and cultural artifacts but also hosts critically acclaimed special exhibitions.
Annually, the museum attracts around 300,000 visitors, underscoring its significance and popularity. It is a hub for interdisciplinary research, collaborating with global institutions, and boasts one of the country's largest workshops for the conservation and restoration of cultural artifacts. Through its extensive collections and dynamic exhibitions, the Württemberg State Museum plays a crucial role in preserving and presenting the cultural heritage of the region from its earliest days to the present.
As the largest cultural history museum in Baden-Württemberg, it holds over a million objects that represent a vast temporal arc from prehistory to the modern era. The museum boasts a range of archeological finds and a significant collection of medieval art, which includes two rare Aztec feather shields and the oldest known decorated card game from around 1430. Other notable items include a celestial globe from 1493 by Johannes Stöffler, an 11-digit mechanical calculator by Philipp Matthäus Hahn from 1774, and the symbolic royal Württemberg crown of 1797.
Visitors can explore more than 1,000 artifacts tracing the journey from Ice Age art to the end of the monarchy, through exhibitions like "Antiquity - Celts - Kunstkammer." This exhibition provides a look into the civilizations of the Mediterranean, early Celtic ceremonial tombs, and the ducal Kunstkammer. The museum is not only a treasure trove of historical and cultural artifacts but also hosts critically acclaimed special exhibitions.
Annually, the museum attracts around 300,000 visitors, underscoring its significance and popularity. It is a hub for interdisciplinary research, collaborating with global institutions, and boasts one of the country's largest workshops for the conservation and restoration of cultural artifacts. Through its extensive collections and dynamic exhibitions, the Württemberg State Museum plays a crucial role in preserving and presenting the cultural heritage of the region from its earliest days to the present.
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Sight Name: Landesmuseum Württemberg (Württemberg State Museum)
Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Stuttgart, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Stuttgart
Creating your own self-guided walk in Stuttgart is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Stuttgart's Historical Buildings
Despite being almost completely destroyed during World War II, Stuttgart boasts a wealth of quite impressive historical architecture. In the city center, carefully rebuilt after the war, you will find a mix of centuries-old castles, churches and other attractive buildings fit to impress anyone with their beauty and peculiar features.
For some serious architectural appreciation of Stuttgart,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
For some serious architectural appreciation of Stuttgart,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Stuttgart Introduction Walking Tour
Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg, a German state that is often referred to as BaWü or BW. Stuttgart has a large metropolitan area, and the city is known for its high quality of living.
The area's fertile land has attracted settlements for centuries. The Romans settled here in AD 83. During the 10th century, the Duke of Swabia used the area to breed warhorses. The town grew... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
The area's fertile land has attracted settlements for centuries. The Romans settled here in AD 83. During the 10th century, the Duke of Swabia used the area to breed warhorses. The town grew... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Stuttgart Shopping Tour
When it comes to quality shopping, Stuttgart is a great destination, offering shopping enthusiasts a plethora of options to consider.
The city's main thoroughfare, King Street, colloquially known as Konigstrasse, is one of its prime shopping areas. This bustling avenue, lined with upscale boutiques and department stores, offers everything from high-end fashion to unique souvenirs.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
The city's main thoroughfare, King Street, colloquially known as Konigstrasse, is one of its prime shopping areas. This bustling avenue, lined with upscale boutiques and department stores, offers everything from high-end fashion to unique souvenirs.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles