Deutsches Schutzengelmuseum, Guardian Angel Museum in Bretten, Germany
Description
The Deutsches Schutzengelmuseum is a museum in Bretten housing a collection of guardian angel representations spanning six centuries. The displays include paintings, sculptures, and prints located on the second floor of the Schweizer Hof building.
History
The museum opened in 2007, deliberately choosing the date corresponding to the Catholic calendar's Guardian Angels Day for its inauguration. This decision reflected the institution's focus on guardian angel imagery across cultures and traditions.
Culture
The collection displays guardian angel representations from Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox, Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions, showing how different cultures express similar spiritual ideas visually. Walking through, you notice how people worldwide have used art to represent protective forces in their own ways.
Practical
The museum is housed in a historic building in Bretten's town center and is easy to reach on foot. Keep in mind that the collection is located on the second floor, so you will need to climb stairs to access the displays.
Did you know?
The museum runs a donation program where visitors can contribute old mobile phones and tablets to support children in Africa. This connection between local collecting and global action gives the visit an additional purpose beyond viewing art.
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