The “Journey Through Time” event at the museum festival was a wonderful experience. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many guests, the dedicated artists, the city’s apprentices, and all the volunteers from the Friends of the Municipal Museums in Villingen-Schwenningen e.V. The stunning photos of the ladies and gentlemen in historical costumes have brought Villingen-Schwenningen a great deal of attention and, thanks to media coverage, have also delighted everyone who was unable to attend in person. One of the highlights was the traditional costume show on the main stage of the concert hall. The team at the Franziskanermuseum is delighted that we were able to organize the museum festival in cooperation with Sissi’s Heirs and the Oberzentrum Trade Association.
Time and again, Villingen had to fend off severe sieges. The city was hit particularly hard during the Thirty Years’ War in the 17th century. At the Franciscan Museum, cannonballs, bladed weapons, and paintings from the “Herrenzunftstube,” among other artifacts, bear witness to this turbulent era. Using these original artifacts, a Villingen resident recounts how he experienced the battles, how the people of Villingen defended themselves, and why luck sometimes played a greater role than heroism. During the public museum tour led by actor and narrator Henry Greif, anecdotes and historical facts blend to create a vivid historical panorama.
Admission: 5 euros; reduced rate: 3 euros
Are you expecting guests on the holiday, or are you finally planning a trip to the museum after a long break? The Franciscan Museum is open on All Saints’ Day with free admission. You can also play the new augmented reality game “GeheimnisGräberei.” Tablets can be borrowed free of charge at the museum ticket office.
Through Sunday, November 14, 2021, 27 artist members and two invited guests will be showcasing new works in the temporary exhibition space, including paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures.
The exhibition is open during the Franziskanermuseum’s regular hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.
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