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Ortsmuseum Hinwil and its collection
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The Ortsmuseum Hinwil is a memory institution situated in Hinwil, in the Zurich Oberland. The museum is housed in an 18th-century Flarz and Riegelhaus, a traditional Swiss building, along with three additional outbuildings. This setting provides a unique and authentic backdrop for the museum's exhibits, immersing visitors in the historical context of the region.
Exhibits of Everyday Life in the 18th and 19th Century
The Ortsmuseum Hinwil offers a glimpse into the everyday life of Hinwil during the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum features largely original rooms, including a kitchen, living room, and bedroom, filled with a comprehensive collection of everyday objects. These artifacts, along with objects related to home work and trade, illustrate the interplay of household, agriculture, and crafts during this period.
Exhibition Rooms and House Organ
In addition to the living rooms that depict the life of earlier generations, the Ortsmuseum Hinwil also features exhibition rooms dedicated to specific topics. These include folklore, the history of Hinwil, and displays of weapons and uniforms. A unique feature of the museum is a house organ, built by a farmer in 1856, adding a musical element to the historical exhibits.
Barn, Turpenschopf, and Firehouse Exhibits
The Ortsmuseum Hinwil also features a barn where visitors can view devices related to agriculture and crafts from around 1900. The museum's "Turpenschopf" presents the history of peat extraction in the Hinwil Ried. Additionally, the museum's firehouse displays firefighting equipment dating from 1800 to the present, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of this essential service.
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#52 Free museums in Switzerland
#147 History & Anthropology in Switzerland
#9 Agriculture museums in Switzerland
#27 Ethnology museums in Switzerland
#76 Historic houses in Switzerland
#27 Industrial & heritage museums in Switzerland
#9 Music museums in Switzerland
#12 Profession & craft museums in Switzerland
#14 War museums in Switzerland
#168 Agriculture museums in Europe
#171 Music museums in Europe