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Special exhibition "Our House! Own, inhabit, and inherit"
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Marktplatz 11, 6850 Dornbirn
The Dornbirn City Museum is showcasing "Our House! Owning, Living in, and Inheriting" until April 6, 2026. The special exhibition addresses the question of what significance houses have in our lives. Personal stories related to living, owning, and inheriting are presented, along with historical insights into the house at Marktplatz 11.
The accompanying publication to the exhibition presents the history of the house and its residents – including the Rhomberg family, the company "Herrburger & Rhomberg," and the later use of the over 220-year-old building. As with the previous exhibitions at the City Museum, "Our House!" also follows a strongly participatory approach. Residents of Dornbirn were invited to share their personal experiences in the "Office for House Stories" and contribute objects or photographs from their homes.
The interviews that resulted from this initiative show that everyone has a "house of life" – whether it is their current home, their parents' or grandparents' house, or a place that had to be left for various reasons. Houses are much more than just buildings or investment objects. They not only shape our daily lives but also reflect social structures and individual experiences.
Another focus is on the Dornbirn City Museum itself, which is located in the historic building at Marktplatz. For over six generations, the house served as the home of the Lanter and Rhomberg families until it was sold to the city of Dornbirn more than 60 years ago. Individual visitors – especially children – are invited to experience the exhibition at interactive stations. The focus is on handling money, sharing, co-creating, and exploring the City Museum itself.
The exhibition also shows that one does not need to own a house to tell a house story – everyone has a house story!
The accompanying publication to the exhibition presents the history of the house and its residents – including the Rhomberg family, the company "Herrburger & Rhomberg," and the later use of the over 220-year-old building. As with the previous exhibitions at the City Museum, "Our House!" also follows a strongly participatory approach. Residents of Dornbirn were invited to share their personal experiences in the "Office for House Stories" and contribute objects or photographs from their homes.
The interviews that resulted from this initiative show that everyone has a "house of life" – whether it is their current home, their parents' or grandparents' house, or a place that had to be left for various reasons. Houses are much more than just buildings or investment objects. They not only shape our daily lives but also reflect social structures and individual experiences.
Another focus is on the Dornbirn City Museum itself, which is located in the historic building at Marktplatz. For over six generations, the house served as the home of the Lanter and Rhomberg families until it was sold to the city of Dornbirn more than 60 years ago. Individual visitors – especially children – are invited to experience the exhibition at interactive stations. The focus is on handling money, sharing, co-creating, and exploring the City Museum itself.
The exhibition also shows that one does not need to own a house to tell a house story – everyone has a house story!
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