Droste Museum in Haus Rüschhaus

Together with her nanny, with whom she maintained a close relationship throughout her life, Annette von Droste-Hülshoff moved into three small rooms on the mezzanine floor. With its low ceilings and small windows, her living and study room is a simple yet cosy place, which she herself affectionately referred to as her ‘snail’s shell’. Here she found the peace and concentration she needed and created such significant works as*Die Judenbuche* (*The Jewish Beech*), with which she erected a literary monument to her native Westphalia. Annette von Droste-Hülshoff always kept a keen eye on the political and social upheavals of her time. As a single woman – and a writer at that – from a noble family, she herself lived in a constant conflict between compliance and self-determination. 

A vibrant memorial  

The new permanent exhibition at the Rüschhaus offers you an insight into her work, her creative output and her life. Alongside very intimate glimpses into her living room and modern installations featuring her writings and thoughts, it is above all the interactive installations – with hands-on objects, media tables and various interactive elements – that invite you to delve deep into Droste’s world.