The worldwide unique complete compilation of all printed works of Rathgeber is displayed in the Rathgeber Room upstairs. This compilation consists of 10650 pages, attributed to 27 Opus in 249 music sheets. This enormous scale reflects the undaunted creative power of this composer. The reception history of Rathgeber is presented in two further showcases that exhibit the most important writings on Rathgeber as well as selected Recordings of his works.

The new multimedia PC displays a threefold presentation on Rathgeber. A Powerpoint presentation (about 14 min. long) introduces in life and oeuvre of Rathgeber. Secondly, a Rathgeber-Jukebox presents 15 music titles of various compositions. Thirdly, one could obtain - via a navigation bar - detailed information about life and oeuvre of Rathgeber based on the latest research. One could also search the digital version of the complete compilation of the printed works of Rathgeber. Moreover, this multimedia PC gives information about all editions of the International Valentin-Rathgeber-Society e.V. A detailed bibliography and discography is dedicated to those visitors who want to delve into Rathgeber's life and work.

The new editions are presented in another showcase. A sample of each edition which has been released in the own publishing house could be studied at first hand. Informative wall charts about Rathgeber's life and his work round off the exhibition in the Rathgeber Room.

Last Updated: 12 December 2023

Opening Hours: closed at the moment
Guidances for groups possible throughout the year by arrangement with +49 9774 / 92 40 or +49 9774 / 91 91 0

Address:
First German Tobacco Museum
Valentin-Rathgeber-House
97656 Oberelsbach
phone +49 9774 8298
telefax +49 9774 919125
http://www.tabakpfeifenmuseum.de/

Last Updated: 12 December 2023

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Last Updated: 27 February 2022

Since October 1996, the First German Tobacco Museum is accommodated in the "Old Schoolhouse" located on a hill next to the parish church and in the middle of the commune of Oberelsbach.

This grand building, visible from everywhere, was erected about 1611 under the aegis of Prince Bishop Julius Echter of Mespelbrunn (reigned 1573-1617) instead of a ruinous predecessor. The "Old Schoolhouse" was renovated and converted to an exhibition building in 1994-1996. This museum surveys the history of smoking in Germany from the 17^th century until today.

Historical tobacco pipes manufactured by German producers and objects of the smoking culture of the 17^th-20^th century are displayed in nine rooms distributed on two floors.

Upstairs is another room dedicated to the heritage of Valentin Rathgeber, the most famous son of the commune of Oberelsbach.

You could find more information on the First German Tobacco Museum here:  http://www.tabakpfeifenmuseum.de/

Last Updated: 27 February 2022