Simplicissimus-Haus, Literary museum in Renchen, Germany.
The Simplicissimus-Haus displays 250 artworks across two floors, including watercolors, graphics, lithographs, pen drawings, oil paintings, and sculptures.
The museum opened in 1998 and became Germany's first reception-historical literature museum, focusing on contemporary art rather than historical artifacts.
The museum exhibits works by notable artists such as Max Klinger, Ernst Barlach, Claus Arnols, and Udo Claaßen in connection with Grimmelshausen's literature.
Located at Hauptstraße 59 in Renchen, the museum opens every Sunday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and provides wheelchair access and parking facilities.
The museum building spans three floors and maintains a continuous dialogue between modern art, literature, and music in connection with European writers and storytellers.
Location: Renchen
GPS coordinates: 48.58617,8.01190
Latest update: November 11, 2025 00:07
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