Das Kartoffel-Museum

The Potato Museum in Munich is one of three specialized museums in Germany and focuses on the art-historical depiction of the tuber. It was founded in 1996 by the Otto Eckart Foundation, named for the son of the founder of Pfanni. At its heart is a varied collection of pictures, including oil paintings, watercolors, engravings, and modern graphic art, presented in eight themed rooms. These cover the story from Inca gold to the modern kitchen. The offerings are rounded out by a scholarly research library and a section that sheds light on the Pfanni brand. Until its temporary closure, the museum was housed in the historic corner building on the former company grounds.