Linden-Museum

The Linden-Museum in Stuttgart presents ethnological collections from South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world.

Its displays also include objects from China, Japan, and the Americas.

The museum traces its origins to the Verein für Handelsgeographie, which began collecting objects in the nineteenth century.

Karl Graf von Linden gave the museum its name.

The building dates from 1911 and was restored after damage during the Second World War.

The city of Stuttgart and Baden-Württemberg jointly administer the museum.

Its collections connect art, cultural history, and everyday life across major cultural regions around the world.

Workshops and guided tours support school classes and teacher development.

Children encounter playful exhibitions, media guides, and a youth club linked to the museum’s collections.

The museum participates in repatriation efforts involving Māori and Moriori remains returned to New Zealand.

The museum ranks among Europe’s largest ethnological museums and holds collections from all major cultural regions.

Professional development for teachers complements programmes for children and school groups.