When does the tour of the nail image take place?

The event takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 PM.

What is the cost of admission?

Admission is free on this first Sunday of the month. The Hermann and Bertl Müller Foundation covers the costs for the museum visit.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the museum foyer at the Bayerisches Vogtland Museum, Sigmundsgraben 6, 95028 Hof.

Who will lead the event?

Tour guide Hans Seidel will give the lecture and accompany it with a short tour.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The museum is accessible for people with mobility impairments and has ramps, elevators, and an accessible restroom.

How long does the event last?

Information to follow. The event includes a lecture at 2 PM and a subsequent short tour.

The Nail Image of 1916: Experience Hof's City History Impressive in the Museum

Name: Free Admission to the Museum and Tour: The Hof War Memorial
Start: 2026-12-06T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-06T15:30:00+01:00
Location: Museum Bayerisches Vogtland

The Nail Image of 1916: Experience a Piece of Hof History in the Museum

On Sunday, December 6, 2026, the Bayerisches Vogtland Museum opens its doors with free admission. The focus is on the Hof War Memorial from 1916, whose history will be highlighted by tour guide Hans Seidel in a lecture followed by a short museum tour.

An Extraordinary Testament to Local History

The nail image takes us back to a tumultuous era: Over 100 years ago, citizens purchased golden, silver, and iron nails to create a communal symbol of willingness to sacrifice. Each nail hammered in connected personal commitment with the historical experience of the city of Hof.

Lecture and Artwork Discussion in the Museum Foyer

At 2 PM, Hans Seidel will explain how the nail action took place at that time and what significance the nail image had for the people of Hof. The subsequent tour deepens the artwork discussion and situates the object within the city and regional history of the Bayerisches Vogtland.

Historical Object, Cultural Education, Living Memory

The Bayerisches Vogtland Museum connects city history, regional culture, and museum education. The event demonstrates how a single historical object preserves collective memory. A focused exhibition atmosphere, the materiality of the nail image, and the narrated story create a compelling art experience between documentation, symbolism, and societal memory.

Free Museum Admission on the First Sunday

The Hermann and Bertl Müller Foundation covers the costs for museum visits on the first Sunday of the month. This makes the event day a particularly accessible opportunity to explore the permanent exhibition on the history of Hof and the regional history as well as other areas of the museum's collection.

Conclusion: History Becomes Tangible in the Original

Visitors can expect a vivid combination of lecture, historical context, and brief tour. Anyone wishing to combine the aesthetic experience of an extraordinary memorial object with cultural education and local history should certainly experience this free artistic event live at the Bayerisches Vogtland Museum.