Oberammergau Museum

About

The Oberammergau Museum is one of the oldest, most important an beautiful cultural history museums in bavaria. Woodcarvings have been produced in Oberammergau for over 500 years. The museum's exquisite collection displays objects from the 17th century to modern times. At experimental tables you yourself can explore the world of timber as a material. The museum traces the social and economic history as well as the biographes of local artists. In the early history section, original finds from a Rhaetien sacrifical site nearby Oberammergau can be seen, including the oldest datable Roman finds in bavaria. In the Media room historical and contemporary films about Oberammergau, woodcarving and the Passion Play, as well as topics related to temporary exhibitions in the museum are screened. There are several changing special exhibitions every year. In the entrance hall of the Passion Play Theatre you find an exhibition about he history of the world most famous passion play of Oberammergau.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes