Sparkasse Bamberg supports Levi Strauss Museum with 501 euros!

Sparkasse Bamberg supports Levi Strauss Museum with 501 euros!

On the occasion of its 200th anniversary, Sparkasse Bamberg made a great statement and supported the support association of the Levi Strauss Museum in Buttenheim with a donation of 501 euros. This is a further step in the promotion of regional culture, which is intended not only to strengthen the connection to the history of the region, but also to properly honor the 25th anniversary of the museum. The Levi Strauss Museum commemorates the life of Levi Strauss, who was born in Buttenheim in 1829 and went down in history as the inventor of jeans. Franconian day reports that the director of the museum, Tanja Roppelt, warmly thanked the donation and emphasized its importance for cultural exchange.

Andreas Geist, head of the Buttenheim office, was pleased about the museum's support. This donation is not only a financial contribution, but also shows that Sparkasse Bamberg has a good hand for regional projects that preserve cultural heritage. You can learn a lot from the story of Levi Strauss - not only about his entrepreneurial successes, but also about his roots in Buttenheim, where it all began.

A look into the museum

The Levi Strauss Museum, where visitors gain an insight into the cultural history of jeans and Levi Strauss' personality, is ideally located at its location, the birthplace of the company's founder. Strauss, then known as Löb Strauß, emigrated to the USA in 1848, where he later successfully ran a wholesale business with his brothers. In 1853 he opened a clothing store in San Francisco, and his partnership with tailor Jacob Davis produced the legendary jeans that are now an integral part of the fashion world. More information about the museum can be found at Long John.

There are a variety of exhibition floors in the museum. The life story of Levi Strauss and his emigration to the United States are told on the ground floor. The second floor is entirely dedicated to the history of jeans and the milestones of Levi Strauss & Co., while the top floor shows the evolution of jeans from the decade of the 1940s to modern styles. There is also a cinema room where classic jeans commercials are shown and a room for changing exhibitions.

A place of meeting

The Levi Strauss Museum has not only established itself as a cultural heritage site in the region, but has also been honored with various awards, including the 'Schmuckziegel' and the Red Dot Design Awards. Visitors can view the premises on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as on weekends and public holidays. Guided tours are possible for groups by arrangement. The museum also sells Levi’s merchandise ranging from catalogs to clothing.

Lynn Downey's current temporary exhibition 'Dude Ranches' runs until February 16, 2025 and can be visited together with the impressive permanent exhibition. The Levi Strauss Museum remains a lively place of encounter and exchange, and the support from Sparkasse Bamberg helps to continue this tradition.