City Museum in the Castle

History and Culture of the Münsinger Alb as well as Background on the Historically Significant Münsinger Treaty of 1482

The so-called "Old Castle," built around 1485 above the then town by the Counts of Württemberg and at times used as a granary, now houses the Münsingen City Museum on the second floor, showcasing the history and culture of the Münsinger Alb. The former local museum of the town can now look back on over 100 years of history. Starting with the establishment of an antiquities collection by the Münsingen merchant Carl Schoell in 1912, the museum has continuously adapted its presentation to reflect the style of the respective era. In 2009, it was fundamentally modernized and redesigned in celebration of Münsingen's 1200th anniversary. Visitors can expect an impressive display of the history of Münsingen and its districts, as well as the cultural history of the Münsinger Alb. Key themes include archaeology and urban development, evidence of civic culture and urban trades, peasant culture, as well as customs and religion. A central focus is the historically significant "Münsinger Treaty," whose signing on December 14, 1482, in Münsingen overcame the existing division of Württemberg. A museum film provides information about the importance of the treaty and the circumstances of the time.