MUSEUMS of the district Cham Museums · Galleries · Collections www.landkreis-cham.de Content Preface 2–3 Museums in the district Cham 4 – 46 Galleries 47 – 52 Studios 53 Collections 54 – 58 Publisher Landratsamt Cham Culture · nature · environment 59 – 69 Kulturreferat 93404 Cham Imprint 70 Phone +49 (0) 9971 78218 Photo credits 71
[email protected] www.landkreis-cham.de Map for orientation 72 1 Museums in the district Cham – Regional identity The museums in the district Cham contain an abundance of Twelve municipal of the more than 30 museums are scientifically historical objects and mirror existing traditions. Tangible and taken care of by the department of culture of the district in line intangible cultural assets form identity and characterise with the „Chamer Modell“. The Landesstelle für die nichtstaatli- uniqueness. In a region of Bavaria, which has evolved very chen Museen (The Bavarian Department for Museums [non- dynamically for years, especially the cultural institutions draw State]) continuously accompanies this work in the museums. a line from the past to the future. With the project „Regional identity“ and this booklet the Bavarian Regional museums are knowledge reservoirs of our home. Ministry for Finance and Home Affairs supports the perception Whether as exhibits labelled as a home treasure or as fascina- and appreciation of cultural specialties. We thank cordially for ting objects of the historical everyday life, in the local museums this support. and folklore collections the history of the region, its economic, social and cultural development is alive. Thank you also to all active members in the museums, galleries With varied exhibitions the museums are the cultural centers and cultural institutions for their commitment.