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The violin making museum

The violin making museum, founded in 1930, has been housed in one of Mittenwald's oldest and most beautiful buildings since 1960. The exhibition sheds light on the craft of violin making and its development over 300 years, closely linked to the history of the village.

The extensive and high-quality collection focuses on the baroque Mittenwald violins, complemented by exhibits from the 19th and 20th centuries through to modern workshops. Listening and smelling tests, historical films, a historical show workshop and special exhibitions offer a varied visit.

Show workshop in the museum

The "Geignhuiz" shows violin wood from the surrounding forests as the basis for violin making. The workshops of the Mittenwald violin makers are not normally open to visitors. However, if you would like to find out more about this traditional craft, the violin-making museum gives you the chance to do so. Visitors can watch local violin makers at work in the faithfully furnished show workshop and follow the creation process of a violin from the wood to the finished instrument.

Concerts and readings

Concerts and readings regularly take place in the small event hall of the violin making museum, providing cultural variety.

Special exhibitions

Changing special exhibitions offer insights into the eventful history of the upper Isar Valley and invite visitors to discover the many facets of the region.

Importance of the museum

The violin making museum in Mittenwald is not only a place of preservation and exhibition, but also a living centre of cultural heritage. It helps to preserve the knowledge and skills of violin making and pass them on to future generations. Through its exhibitions and events, the museum promotes understanding and appreciation of this skilful craftsmanship and the music that comes from it.
A visit to the violin making museum in Mittenwald is an unforgettable experience for music lovers, craft enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history and culture of this beautiful region.