Mittelschwäbisches Heimatmuseum

The Mittelschwäbisches Heimatmuseum stands in Krumbach, Swabia, presenting local history through historical artefacts and cultural exhibitions. Its galleries occupy 1,500 square metres across four buildings connected with the town’s heritage. A glass-enclosed remise displays important vehicles, adding a visible link between everyday life and regional history.

Founded in 1908 on Ernst Riedel’s initiative, the museum began with artworks and ancestral objects. The Heimatverein, established for the Krumbach district in 1932, strengthened collecting and shaped its development. Krumbach acquired a former Jewish livestock dealer’s house in 1938, but war delayed its museum plans. The museum opened there in 1950 after efforts by state conservator Joseph Maria Ritz. In 1995, the former Krone inn joined the site, adding entrance spaces and exhibition rooms. Renovation of the historic house followed, with work completed in 2003.

Temporary exhibitions, readings and lectures bring contemporary subjects into this historical setting. Children’s projects and film competitions invite younger audiences to engage with Krumbach’s past. Published writings address Hedwig Lachmann and forced labourers in the district during the Second World War.