Museumsverein Oberschützen

This museum introduces you to two personalities from Oberschützen: Pastor Gottlieb August Wimmer and OStR Prof. Franz Simon. Both achieved great significance for this place and the entire region in their own respective ways. The exhibitions here in the House of Folk Culture are dedicated to both of them as a tribute. Pastor Gottlieb August Wimmer - The Great Reformer Gottlieb August Wimmer (1791-1863) was an extraordinary and versatile educated personality. During his 30 years of service as an evangelical pastor (1818-1848), he profoundly shaped Oberschützen. Although he had to leave the Habsburg monarchy due to his involvement in the Hungarian Revolution, his traces are clearly visible to this day. A Life's Work Pastor Gottlieb August Wimmer was a far-sighted innovator in many fields. He was as committed to deepening spiritual life as he was to improving and expanding the school system, hygienic conditions, and agriculture. He was the initiator of many positive developments, many of which continued to have an impact even after his death. OStR Franz Simon - A Collector of His Own Kind OStR Franz Simon, who taught art education at BG/BRG Oberschützen for many years, dedicated his private interest entirely to the traditional economic and everyday culture of central and southern Burgenland. The collection, which he himself brought together in the "Heimathaus" (local heritage house), is unique in Burgenland and should therefore remain in its original location. Built around the year 1800, the "Heimathaus" first served as a farm, then changed owners several times, and today offers its visitors insights into the modest and arduous way of life of the people of that time. Perhaps it also provides a small impetus for introspection here and there.