When is the permanent exhibition open?

The museum is open on Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM.

How much is the admission fee?

An individual ticket costs 5 Euro. Reduced tickets are 2.50 Euro, children up to 6 years visit the museum for free.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, there are open tours at the museum entrance as well as regular monastery tours on selected Sundays.

Is the museum barrier-free?

The information from the Bavarian museum database indicates partial barrier-free access.

What themes does the exhibition cover?

The focus is on the Augustinian Canons, monastery history, education and school, as well as the post-war period with UNRRA.

How can I request group tours?

Requests for tours, including for groups, should be directed via email to the Local History Association Indersdorf.

Journey Back to the Monastery: Markt Indersdorf's Permanent Exhibition Touches with History and Art

Name: Permanent Exhibition at the Augustinian Canons Museum
Start: 2026-05-24T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-24T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Augustiner Chorherren Museum

An Artistic Experience in the Heart of Markt Indersdorf

The permanent exhibition at the Augustinian Canons Museum takes you deep into the history of a place where religion, education, art, and memory have been closely intertwined since the 12th century. In the historic monastery area of Markt Indersdorf, an exhibition unfolds that not only makes the order's history visible but also narrates the varied uses of the monastery up until the post-war period.

Monastery History as a Lively Observation of Works

The exhibition connects historical substance with illustrative museum education. Liturgical garments, tools, paintings, sculptures, and graphics illustrate monastic life and the pastoral work of the provosts and canons. This diversity of objects creates a rich exhibition atmosphere where religious practice, material culture, and art historical classification come together.

Education, School, and Spiritual Culture

A common thread of the presentation is the theme of education. The Augustinian canons not only influenced the Dachau region spiritually but also scientifically and culturally. The permanent exhibition makes visible how a spiritual center shaped knowledge, order, and aesthetic experience over centuries. For art and cultural historians, this provides a precise view of the role of monastic institutions in the region.

Breaks of the 20th Century

Particularly striking is the section on the Nazi era and the immediate post-war period. Documents and images remind us of the burdensome use of the monastery as an educational institution and of the UNRRA period when an international children's center was established here. This historical depth gives the exhibition authority and makes it a place for learning, reflection, and responsible remembrance.

A Historic Place with Museum Radiance

Housed in the former sacristan's house and the adjacent northern gate tower, both parts of the listed monastery complex, the exhibition gains its unique spatial effect from the interplay of architecture and content. The museum was opened in October 2014 and awarded the Bavarian Museum Prize in 2015. This recognition underscores the quality of curation and the significance of the institution in the Bavarian museum landscape.

Conclusion

Those who visit the permanent exhibition don’t just experience a mere collection of objects, but a multifaceted cultural narrative about faith, education, art, and historical responsibility. The visit is worthwhile for anyone seeking a well-founded, atmospheric, and inspiring exhibition. A trip to Markt Indersdorf promises an impressive artistic experience that resonates long after.