Museum Hegelhaus (Museum Hegel House), Stuttgart

The Museum Hegel House in Stuttgart offers a profound exploration into the life and intellectual legacy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century. The museum is housed in the very building where Hegel was born in 1770, on Eberhard Street (Eberhardstraße). This historic site, dating back to the 16th century, has been dedicated as a museum since 1991 and is a significant part of the Stadtmuseum Stuttgart.

On August 27, 2020, coinciding with Hegel’s 250th birthday, the museum reopened after significant renovations. The update introduced a refreshed permanent exhibition, which is meticulously spread across three floors and combines original items from Hegel’s life—including his famous Barrett and family register—with modern multimedia installations. These installations are designed to engage visitors interactively, featuring a multimedia room, interactive stations, and a small library dedicated to Hegel’s work.

Visitors are introduced to the museum through an 18-minute prelude that utilizes projections and 3D technology to provide an overview of Hegel's biography, his philosophical ideas, and the context of 18th-century Stuttgart. This introduction is available with subtitles in English and Mandarin and is further enriched by a virtual tour led by actors Walter Sittler and Nina Siewert.

The museum’s permanent exhibition, available in German, English, and Mandarin, occupies the 1st and 2nd floors, offering an in-depth view of Hegel’s philosophical development, his major works, and his enduring impact on philosophy and subsequent thinkers.

Adding a unique twist to the conventional museum experience, the Hegel House includes an Escape Room on the 2nd floor. Here, visitors engage with Hegel’s philosophical concepts through interactive puzzles, blending entertainment with educational insights into his comprehensive works.

The Museum Hegel House in Stuttgart stands not only as a tribute to Hegel's philosophical contributions but also as a dynamic educational institution, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the life and thoughts of one of history’s great philosophers.