built in the early 20th century, the building was inspired by the heimatschutzarchitektur and reformarchitektur trends, common in germany at the time. documenting the art and culture of the old town, the group of three gabled houses is decorated both outside and inside with items from excavations, collections and acquisitions. they include the freestone gable decorations, the 18th-century oriel windows, the portals and, inside the building, the 18th-century hallways.