This museum introduces you to two personalities from Oberschützen: Pastor Gottlieb August Wimmer and OStR Prof. Franz Simon.
Both have had great significance for this place and the entire region in their own unique ways. The exhibitions here in the House of Folk Culture are dedicated to both of them as a mark of respect.
Pastor Gottlieb August Wimmer - The Great Reformer
Gottlieb August Wimmer (1791-1863) was an extraordinary and multifaceted individual. During his 30 years of service as a Protestant pastor (1818-1848), he profoundly influenced Oberschützen. Although he had to leave the Habsburg monarchy due to his involvement in the Hungarian Revolution, his traces can still be clearly seen today.
A Life's Work
Pastor Gottlieb August Wimmer was a far-sighted innovator in many areas. He was as concerned with the deepening of spiritual life as he was with the improvement and expansion of the school system, sanitary 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 Visual Education for many years at BG/BRG Oberschützen, dedicated his private interest entirely to the traditional economic and everyday culture of Central and Southern Burgenland. The collection he assembled in the "Heimathaus" is unique in Burgenland and should therefore be preserved in its original location.
Built around the year 1800, the "Heimathaus" first served as a farm, changed owners several times, and now offers visitors insights into the modest and laborious lifestyle of the people of that time. Perhaps it also provides a small impetus for inner contemplation now and then.
