Schweinemuseum Stuttgart is a museum devoted to pigs in zoology, art, culture and mythology, housed in a listed Jugendstil building that once served as the former slaughterhouse’s administrative offices. Its collection ranges from pig breeds and books to themes such as pigs as forest gardeners and cultural symbols, making it a distinctive stop among museums in Stuttgart.
- Location: Schlachthofstraße 2a, 70188 Stuttgart.
- Opening pattern: Tuesday through Sunday and public holidays, 10:00 to 17:00; Monday is a rest day except for groups by prior arrangement.
- Getting there: U9 or U14 to Schlachthof, followed by a short walk.
- Adult admission: €6.90; reduced admission and child prices are also available.
What is Schweinemuseum Stuttgart about?
Schweinemuseum Stuttgart brings together a large collection of objects and stories about pigs from around the world. The museum describes its collection as containing more than 50,000 exhibits, displayed across around 800 m² in 27 themed rooms.
The subjects extend well beyond farm life. The museum covers pigs in zoology, art, culture and mythology, with themes that include their role as forest gardeners, film stars and cultural symbols.
The City of Stuttgart also describes an “Ahnengalerie” devoted to pig breeds, a library of pig-related books that visitors can handle and read, and a “Schweinekalender” exploring the animal’s significance around the world.
The museum occupies a listed Jugendstil administrative building at the former slaughterhouse. The slaughterhouse operation ended in 1992, according to the City of Stuttgart.
What can you see, and how should you plan your visit?
A visit takes you through themed rooms covering different ways people have understood and represented pigs. The collection’s range—from zoology and pig breeds to art, mythology and cultural meaning—gives the museum several distinct angles rather than a single subject display.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–17:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The library is a practical detail to bear in mind: visitors may handle and read the pig-related books there. If you want a guided tour, the museum provides a reservation form for arranging one.
The museum’s history begins with collector Erika Wilhelmer, who founded the first collector and lucky-pig museum in Bad Wimpfen on New Year’s Eve 1988/89.
In 1992, the collection entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest pig museum, with around 25,000 exhibits. It moved to Stuttgart in 2010 and opened in the former slaughterhouse administration building on 1 May that year.
When is it open, and what do tickets cost?
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 17:00. Monday is its rest day, although groups may arrange a visit in advance.
Admission is €6.90 for adults aged 18 and over. The reduced price is €6.00 for people in the listed categories, including students, pensioners and people with severe disabilities; children aged 7–14 pay €3.00, and children aged 4–6 pay €1.50. Children under 4 enter free. A €1.00 surcharge applies during special exhibitions.
For groups of 25 or more, listed per-person prices are €5.50 for adults, €5.00 for students, €3.50 for pupils and €1.50 for kindergarten groups up to age 6. The museum also lists a €25.00 annual pass. A StuttCard is available in the museum shop, and the Stuttgart tourism board lists free museum admission as a StuttCard benefit.
The museum is on the first and second floors and is not wheelchair-accessible. Opening arrangements, admission prices and access details can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the museum by public transport?
Take U9 or U14 to Schlachthof; the museum describes the walk from the stop as only a few steps. Bus routes also serve the area around the museum, and the Stuttgart public transport connections and tickets can help with planning a bus trip.
Bus and car parking spaces are listed directly in front of the building.
For a Stuttgart visit that includes the museum, Hotel Astoria am Urachplatz is one property to consider.
FAQs
Where is Schweinemuseum Stuttgart?
It is at Schlachthofstraße 2a, 70188 Stuttgart, in the former slaughterhouse’s administrative building.
Is Schweinemuseum wheelchair-accessible?
No. The museum is on the building’s first and second floors and is not wheelchair-accessible.
Can you visit on Monday?
Monday is the museum’s rest day, except for groups visiting by prior arrangement.
Does the museum offer guided tours?
Yes. A reservation form for guided tours is available through the museum’s visitor information.