Museum für Wasser, Bad und Design, Sanitary technology museum in Schiltach, Germany
The Museum for Water, Bathing and Design displays how bathrooms and water systems have changed over many generations. The exhibition includes old copper bathtubs, water pipes and various types of fixtures from different time periods.
The museum was created in 1997 and began as a traveling exhibition before finding its permanent home at the Hansgrohe company headquarters in Schiltach. The collection documents the evolution of bathrooms from medieval times to the present day.
The exhibits document the progression of European bathing customs from medieval times through the 20th century, including post-war developments and design innovations.
The museum is located in the Hansgrohe Aquademie building and offers guided tours through the exhibition. Visitors should allow time to thoroughly explore the different sections and workshops.
The museum houses examples of groundbreaking designs such as the adjustable hand shower Selecta and the Uno faucet, which won the iF Design Award in 1986. These objects show how Hansgrohe shaped the bathroom industry with innovative solutions.
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