In 1787, JF Oberlin set up a scientific office in the Presbytery of Waldersbach. Unlike a cabinet of curiosities, it is not a collection of singular objects. On the contrary, its creation is linked to a desire for globality and a desire to disseminate the knowledge of its century.
During his 59 years of ministry, he tirelessly enriched this cabinet through donations and collections. The cleverly arranged boxes, labels and notes demonstrate a desire to scientifically categorize objects and samples to understand the world and its beliefs. The collection must become “a perfect summary of all of Nature”.
JF Oberlin received his friends and visitors in this room. Augustin Perrier, Félicie Tourette and Paul Merlin described it in newspapers and publications. Their stories allowed the museum to present the exhibition "Lights - sampling the world" in which a reconstruction of the pastor's study is proposed.
During his 59 years of ministry, he tirelessly enriched this cabinet through donations and collections. The cleverly arranged boxes, labels and notes demonstrate a desire to scientifically categorize objects and samples to understand the world and its beliefs. The collection must become “a perfect summary of all of Nature”.
JF Oberlin received his friends and visitors in this room. Augustin Perrier, Félicie Tourette and Paul Merlin described it in newspapers and publications. Their stories allowed the museum to present the exhibition "Lights - sampling the world" in which a reconstruction of the pastor's study is proposed.
