Zentrum für Außergewöhnliche Museen

The Zentrum für Außergewöhnliche Museen was a museum in Altstadt-Lehel that brought together seven specialized collections under one roof. The exhibitions displayed pedal cars, chamber pots, perfume bottles, protective angel images, historical padlocks, Easter bunny memorabilia, and Bourdalou vessels, each highlighting distinct aspects of material culture.

The museum was founded by Manfred Klauda, a noted pedal car racing champion and record holder. After his death in a car accident in 2000, the museum closed in June 2005.

The collections displayed objects from daily life across different periods and showed how people furnished their personal spaces. Visitors could observe which items once mattered and how tastes and habits shifted over time.

The museum was located at Westenriederstr 41 in Munich's old town and allowed visitors to explore multiple specialized exhibitions in one visit. This compact arrangement meant that all collections were viewable in a single outing.

One of the largest private collections of objects related to Empress Elisabeth of Austria was housed here before being sold to the Sisi Museum in Vienna. This collection was a surprising focus in a museum otherwise devoted to celebrating everyday objects.

Location: Altstadt-Lehel

Founders: Manfred Klauda

Address: Westenriederstr. 41

GPS coordinates: 48.13500,11.58000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22