The most beautiful museums and exhibitions
Technology enthusiasts and those interested in culture and history will also get their money's worth in the Sauerland. We have summarized the most beautiful museums and exhibitions for you here.
Sauerland Museum in Arnsberg:
The Sauerland Museum focuses on the history of the former Duchy of Westfalen - more commonly known as Kurkölnisches Sauerland - from its beginnings to the present day. The history of the region from the Palaeolithic Age to the present day is conveyed via media stations, films and vivid exhibits. What does "Kurkölnisch" actually mean and what impact does it still have on us today? What was everyday life like in the Sauerland during the Nazi era? And how much Stone Age man is still in us? Visit the Sauerland Museum!
Holthausen Slate Mining and Local History Museum:
It all began in 1974 in three small cellar rooms of the elementary school in Schmallenberg-Holthausen. A small circle of enthusiasts began to collect, exhibit and preserve. Many exhibits from these exhibitions have remained in the museum and provide an exciting reflection of the regional history of the Sauerland region in Electoral Cologne. In addition, regional art from the 19th and 20th centuries is on display in the adjoining "Südwestfalen Gallery". This means that art in Südwestfalen is now also presented in an appealing way.
Galileo Park:
Situated high above the Lenne Valley and visible from afar, the Sauerland Pyramids are now a secret Sauerland landmark. In a total of four of the seven pyramids, the Galileo Park, a knowledge and puzzle park, delights its guests with interesting and unusual exhibitions. Knowledge is conveyed in an entertaining yet challenging way and interest in new topics is awakened. The Galileo Park presents both scientific and "puzzling" topics - factually, objectively, openly and without judgment.
Afrika Museum Vogt:
Africa, the still mysterious continent. Artistic and handcrafted creations, rites, initiations, magic, spells and ancestor worship. Gerhard Vogt, whose family entered into close contact with Africa as early as 1986 through missionary activities, has compiled this collection over many years. The exhibition shows wooden sculptures, jewelry, metalwork and everyday objects from different centuries. The aim of the changing themed exhibitions is to convey the values of African art and culture. Immerse yourself in another world. You could be forgiven for thinking you were in Africa yourself.
Curioseum-Willingen:
Experience Hans Schlömer's world of everything he built, used, bought and collected in the course of his life! With lots of kitsch, art and junk, an exhibition of exhibits has been brought together that can only be seen here on this planet. However, there is no end in sight to his passion for collecting, according to long-suffering employees. Anyone who experiences him on a guided tour will have many anecdotes to tell about his collection and the Curioseum afterwards.
The historic factory complex Maste-Barendorf:
Village and factory - nature and industry. Apparent opposites come together in Barendorf, the industrial-cultural monument in the north of Iserlohn. Where brass was cast and wire was drawn in the 19th century, there is now an artists' and museum village with numerous cultural events that change with the seasons, restaurants and a registry office. In 1981, the city of Iserlohn took over the now dilapidated ensemble of buildings and restored it for museum use. A dense annual program and attractive artists' studios turn the former industrial site into a nationally renowned cultural location.
The South Sauerland Museum:
The Südsauerland Museum, located in the heart of Attendorn's Altstadt, dates back to the collecting activities of the Heimatverein, now the Verein für Orts- und Heimatkunde. A museum for the art and cultural history of the Olpe district. The Südsauerland Museum sees itself as an extracurricular place of learning and seeks cooperation with schools, adult education centers, universities and other educational institutions. Find out about the history of the old town hall in Attendorn, the site of today's Südsauerland Museum.
SIKU//WIKING Model World:
Experience model car fun for the whole family in the SIKU//WIKING Modellwelt museum. With over 3,500 exhibits, we show miniatures of various scales from over 90 years of company history. On an area of approx. 500 square meters, we offer a world of experience for young and old. Test and play with our remote-controlled models from the current SIKU and WIKING ranges on various large dioramas.
Phänomenta Lüdenscheid:
Discover the first science center in North Rhine-Westphalia! 180 interactive exhibits and a few extras await you when you visit the Phänomenta in Lüdenscheid. Discover your facial topography with friends or the whole family, dive into a soap bubble, mix colors and sounds like a DJ! On 4,000 square meters, you can try out everything for yourself and have an unforgettable experience for the whole family, as a couple or individually!
Wenden Ironworks Museum:
The Wenden Ironworks Museum gives visitors an extraordinary insight into the history of iron technology in southern Westfalen. In this technical cultural monument, young and old can experience the production process from the raw material iron ore to pig iron at first hand. Technology enthusiasts can also take a look at the ingenious trench system that ensured the water supply to the works and thus provided the driving power. As a technical-ecological learning site, the Wenden Ironworks also offers guided tours on iron history and natural history topics.
Attendorn Fire Brigade Museum:
The museum vividly illustrates the history of the fire department. In addition to exciting information on firefighting and fire prevention, visitors can marvel at the equipment, badges, tools and historic fire engines. Numerous exhibits from all over the world are also on display.
Bone mill in Meinerzhagen:
The bone mill in Meinerzhagen-Mühlhofe is absolutely worth seeing: it is the last technical cultural monument of its kind to be preserved in Westfalen. Built around 1849, the fully functional, restored mill with a stamping mill was used to produce fertilizer from animal bones. The bone mill has been a listed building since 1986, has been fully functional again since 1989 and now brings the exciting history of the craft back to life.