Museums

The Sauerland has a rich museum landscape. Everywhere there are small and large museums to discover, which take their visitors on a journey into regional history, impart knowledge about industrial culture or showcase local specialties and traditions. The offerings range from nationally significant cultural institutions to volunteer-run local history museums. What the institutions have in common is their love of and identification with the region. This can be felt in all the exhibitions, the workshops and in every single guided tour. Where will you go on your next trip to the Sauerland?

4Half-Timbered Museum
Stadtmuseum Freudenberg 4Fachwerk Mittendrin

City history—this is one of the four areas that the new museum association 4FACHWERK has made a priority for the further development of the Freudenberg City Museum.

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Old railroad carriage Sichtigvor
Anröchte Stone Museum
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A quarry scene with a tripod and pulley for lifting the stone blocks and a stonemason's hut built true to the original can be seen in an exhibition room.

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Studio T8
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In Lippstadt, “T8” doesn’t refer to a car model, but rather to the studio on Thingstraße.

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Attendorn Fire Brigade Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum Attendorn

ATTENTION!

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Bakelitmuseum
Außenansicht Bakelitmuseum

The first plastic is called Bakelite, also known as the material of a thousand things, and was patented in 1907 by inventor Leo Hendrik Baekeland.

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Siciliaschacht Meggen Mining Museum
Bergbaumuseum Siciliaschacht

+++ Attention: The museum is closed immediately and until further notice due to technical maintenance work!

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Christiane mine visitor mine
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The visitor mine in Diemelsee-Adorf shows the 800-year tradition of ore mining.

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Edersee Visitor Center
Besucherzentrum Edersee

Architecture & function - The new building rises up like a tower.

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Bieketurm
Der Bieketurm

The Bieketurm is a fortified tower in Attendorn that was part of the former town fortifications.

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BuchenHaus
BuchenHaus am WildtierPark Edersee

The BuchenHaus is being renovated until the end of 2026!

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Burghof Museum
Burghofmuseum Soest

The 16th century building was rebuilt in individual sections.

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Curiosity center
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A bizarre passion for collecting in the Sauerland

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DampfLandLeute Museum Eslohe
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The Eslohe Museum has been a real experience in the Sauerland museum landscape since 1981.

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Dechenhöhle and German Cave Museum Iserlohn
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Let's go on a cave adventure! The bizarre world of stalactites and stalagmites in the Dechenhöhle cave fascinates young and old alike.

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BRENNPUNKT - The Firefighting Museum for All Generations
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The Firefighting Museum in Arnsberg offers a fascinating journey through the history of firefighting with interactive exhibits and games.

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The Spieker
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The 300-year-old Spieker is a landmark for the Ebbe community.

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German Wire Museum
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The German Wire Museum is a modern experience museum and, under the motto "From chain mail to superconductors", vividly shows and explains wire production in the past and today.

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St. Patrokli Cathedral Museum
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Church treasures from over 1000 years of St.

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Brilon-Altenbüren Village and Local History Museum
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Village history, home furnishings, handicraft tools.

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Woodturning Museum (Dreggestobe) and Kulturspeicher
Drechselmuseum Düdinghausen

Turning room and culture store with museum café in Medebach-Düdinghausen In the Pastoren Scheune Heimathaus in Medebach-Düdinghausen, the historical turning room is used to demonstrate the turning of plates, bowls and other art objects.

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Eberhard Henneböhle Museum
Rüthener Museumsstube an der Hachtorstraße

The "Rüthener Museumsstube" on Hachtorstraße in Rüthen was opened in May 2005 by the Heimatverein Rüthen e.

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F.LUX
Lichtinstallation F.LUX

Discover the fascinating world of light. Here, interactive experiments meet true treasures from the history of lighting—from historic lamps to modern light fixtures.

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Fritz-Linde-Museum
Das Fritz-Linde-Museum in Kierspe

A cozy, small local history museum where visitors can browse through and read numerous books by local poet Fritz Linde and writer Anny Wienbruch.

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Hof Scheer Gallery
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“Art Instead of Cows”: That’s how the Scheer siblings sum up the concept behind their gallery.

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Galileo Park knowledge and puzzle park in Pyramiden
Besuch im Galileo-Park in Lennestadt-Meggen

Varied exhibitions, guided tours and events high above the Lenne Valley in the Sauerland Pyramids.

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Garden museum in the Kremer Nature Garden Center
Naturgartencenter Kremer

The Lennestadt Garden Museum is located in the middle of the Nature Garden Center.

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Kirchhundem Community-Home-Museum
Museumsküche Schrabben Hof

The Schrabben Hof is a former farmstead with several historic building complexes.

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GeoFoyer Diemelsee
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Understanding geology and nature - experiencing history and culture...

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Geopark Suttrop
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The Geopark Suttrop features rare Suttrop diamonds, fascinating stories about rocks, and an impressive mineral exhibit.

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Bad Fredeburg Court Museum
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Court museum in the district court in Bad Fredeburg.

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Grimme Museum in Assinghausen
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Writer, teacher, and regional poet. Known as the “inventor of the Sauerland” for his work in cultural and folklore studies.

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Grünsandsteinmuseum Soest
Grünsandsteinmuseum Soest

For centuries, the green sandstone has characterized the building culture in the Soest Börde and has become the unmistakable trademark of the town and its surrounding villages.

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Haus Kupferhammer
Haus Kupferhammer

Anyone visiting the upper-class house will always think they can hear the Bergenthal family laughing.

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House Kükelhaus
Haus Kükelhaus

The life and work of Hugo Kükelhaus

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Plettenberg Heimathaus
Heimathaus Plettenberg

The municipal museum is located in the Plettenberg Heimathaus.

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Welver local history museum

Heimathaus in Kirchwelver Built in 1711 by the Cistercian nuns of Welver Abbey, the building served as a bakery and brewery until 1809.

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Allendorf (Eder) local history museum
Heimatmuseum Allendorf (Eder)

The museum is located in a half-timbered house built in 1851 and renovated in the 1990s.

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Allendorf (Eder)-Battenfeld local history museum
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Local history museum with a variety of exhibits on village life.

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Museum of local history Allendorf (Eder)-Haine
Heimatmuseum Allendorf-Haine

Life and work between 1910 and 1940. In addition to historical equipment, the house also houses a fully functioning loom.

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Museum of local history Allendorf (Eder)-Rennertehausen
Heimatmuseum Allendorf-Rennertehausen

The village museum "Huffmanns Haus" houses memories of the development of the village.

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Museum of Local History Alte Mühle Gevelinghausen
Alte Mühle Gevelinghausen

The "Alte Mühle" local history museum is located in Gevelinghausen and was first mentioned in a document in 1562.

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Borgs Barn Local History Museum
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At the Borgs Scheune Local History Museum in Winterberg, tradition meets modernity!

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Eversberg Local History Museum
Heimatmuseum Eversberg

How our ancestors lived and worked.

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Usseln local history museum
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Local history room with an insight into the life and work of people over 100 years ago

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Wulmeringhausen Local History Museum
Heitmatmuseum Wulmeringhausen

The local history museum is located in the village community center, a former farmhouse that was rebuilt after the resettlement.

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Referinghausen Local History Museum
Heimatstube Referinghausen

Referinghausen Local History Museum: The four exhibition rooms feature artifacts from the village’s past and recent history.

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Helmeringhausen local history parlor
Heimatstube

Here you can find out everything about the past of the municipality of Helmeringhausen: Agriculture, associations and village history

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Hellweg Museum Geseke
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On the north side of the Hellweg, a mighty half-timbered building stands out, towering over all its neighbors.

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Historic Nail Forges
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Nagelschmiede is located in the town center, right on the main street.

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Historic spittoon mill
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Historic mill

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Historic tunnel bunker
Einblick Stollenbunker

The historic tunnel bunker impressively shows the air-raid shelter of 1943/44 and brings history to life over a distance of 127 meters.

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Historic ensemble Stütings Mühle
Historisches Ensemble Stütings Mühle

Stütings Mühle combines medieval history with a natural landscape and provides exciting insights into Belecke's past.

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Historic craftsmen's village
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The craftsmen's village at the Hexenturm in Rüthen was founded in 2007 by the Rüthener Förderverein Heimatpflege u.

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Menden Industrial Museum - Rödinghausen Estate
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On June 30, 2019, the new industrial museum on the upper floor of the manor house opened its doors to visitors for the first time.

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Historical Halver information boards
Infostele Sparkasse Halver

In Halver, at places and locations with historical significance or (formerly) historical buildings, visitors will find the information steles of the Halver local history association, which invite them to take an individual tour of the town.

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Information Center at the Uniper Power Plant in Hemfurth on Lake Eder
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The exhibition at the Information Center illustrates how a power plant works and traces the 100-year history of Lake Eder.

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Hunting Museum Hegering Schalksmühle-Hülscheid e. V.
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Over 1000 exhibits of all native animal species in the form of full taxidermy, trophies, historical hunting furniture, hunting literature, traps and hunting art are exhibited on over 350 m2.

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Chainsmiths - Museum Sichtigvor
Kettenschmiede

The chain forge, built according to historical models, vividly demonstrates the tradition of chain forging and its former importance for the Möhne valley.

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Kierspe listening points
Lauschpunkt Wasserschloss Haus Rhade

10 eavesdropping points, spread across the city of Kierspe, invite you to start your head cinema.

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Mühlhofe Bone Mill
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The bone mill in the Mühlhofe district of Meinerzhagen is a true rarity: it is considered the last surviving bone mill of its kind in Westfalen.

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Bredelar Monastery Cultural and Community Center
Kloster Bredelar

The Bredelar Monastery combines centuries of history with modern amenities.

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KUMA Culture and Painting Center

T he KUMA culture and painting center with exhibition and art café offers enjoyment for body, mind and soul.

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KUNSTundraum Gallery Brilon
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A place for art, painting, encounters and inspiration

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Kunstverein Arnsberg e.V.
Kunstverein Arnsberg Raum

The Kunstverein Arnsberg e. V. offers inspiring exhibitions and creative spaces in the middle of the Altstadt in its classicist community center on Neumarkt.

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Lippstadt Art Association
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If you're curious about contemporary art, the Kunstverein Lippstadt is the perfect place for you.

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LEbertiGO Active Museum

A world record is set!

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LoveLifeMuseum
LiebesLebenMuseum

Has the stork brought you too? We are all enlightened.

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Liz Möhnesee e.V.
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Experience nature with all your senses - at the Landscape Information Center at Lake Möhne.

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LWL Psychiatry Museum
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The LWL Psychiatry Museum provides information about more than 100 years of LWL healthcare facilities in Warstein.

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Model railroad on the Rothaarsteig
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A model railway layout with a layout area of 66 square meters is currently being built on an area of 180 square meters.

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Model Train Display Layout
Modelleisenbahn-Schauanlage

The historic Westheim signal box is a fascinating relic of Marsberg’s railway past, surrounded by railway exhibits and nostalgia.

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Museum "Alte Kornbrennerei" in Sundern
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The "Alte Kornbrennerei" museum is always worth a visit.

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Museum of the city of Lennestadt
Museum der Stadt Lennestadt

City museum on industrial culture and everyday life in the southern Sauerland, with a focus on the 19th century.

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Marsberg City Museum
Museum der Stadt Marsberg - Eingang

The Marsberg City Museum captivates visitors with insights into the Earth's history, mining, and urban development.

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Museum Frankenberg (Eder)-Geismar
Museum Geismar

Museum with permanent exhibitions "From flax to linen" and "Copper and silver mining".

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Holthausen Museum
Museum Holthaus

The Holthausen Museum exhibits parts of the work of Heinrich Holthausen, a sculptor who died in 1980.

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Museum in the Hexenturm
Hexenturm auf der Rüthener Stadtmauer

At the south-west corner of Rüthen's medieval town fortifications on Seilerweg is the 14th-century town hall.

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Museum at Grafschaft Abbey
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Museum at Grafschaft Abbey—Art and History of the Abbey.

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Museum in the Monastery in Frankenberg (Eder)
Museum im Kloster Frankenberg

The museum at Frankenberg Abbey is located in the north wing of the Cistercian convent of St., which was dissolved during the Reformation.

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Schönholthausen Museum
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The Schönholthausen Museum boasts a wide collection of traditional exhibits.

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Museum Wendener Hütte

The Wenden Ironworks is a technical cultural monument preserved in situ and a museum on the history of iron technology in southern Westfalen.

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Museum Wilhelm Morgner with RAUM SCHROTH
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In May 2016, the Wilhelm Morgner Museum was reopened after extensive structural and air-conditioning refurbishment.

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Needle Museum at the Maste-Barendorf Historic Factory Complex
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In 2020, planning began for a major renovation and redesign of the nearly 35-year-old Needle Museum in the Artists’ and Museum Village of Barendorf.

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Kellerwald National Park Center
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The central information and education center is located in the western part of the national park in Vöhl-Herzhausen on Edersee.

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Medebach Nature Park Information Center
Naturpark Infozentrum Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

One of six nature park information centers of the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park and an exhibition on the European bird sanctuary Medebach Bay are located on the upper floor of the Medebach tourist information office.

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Visionarium Diemelsee Nature Park Center
Visonarium

What is there to see and experience in the Diemelsee Nature Park and the Diemelsee vacation region?

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Westheim Classic Car Museum
Oldtimer-Museum Westheim

At the Westheim Classic Car Museum, the Westheim Classic Car Club displays general historical agricultural equipment—such as vehicles, machinery, and tools—as well as household items from rural life, along with an original replica of an old kitchen and an old bedroom.

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Bredelar Local History Collection
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The Bredelar Local History Collection showcases the fascinating history of the Cistercian monastery and the Theodorshütte ironworks.

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Osthof Gate Museum
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The Osthofentor is the last of the original ten city gates in the city wall.

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PETERS SchokoWelt - experience the sweet!
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Are you dreaming of a world of chocolate? PETERS Schokowelt opens its doors and invites you to enjoy it with all your senses.

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Photo-Waggon - the walk-in work of art in the middle of the green Sauerland
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Just a few minutes' drive from the town of Meinerzhagen, in Valbert-Bahnhof, is a very special work of art - a former goods wagon that has been transformed into a "school of seeing" by Dutch artist Peter Sevriens with a great deal of imagination and a sense of humor.

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PHÄNOMENTA - Experience museum
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PHÄNOMENTA Lüdenscheid, the experience and hands-on museum in the Sauerland, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021.

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Sauerland Museum
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Fascinating special exhibitions are held in the modern new building of the Sauerland Museum, which always provide cultural highlights.

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Ramsbeck Visitor Mine in the Sauerland
Eingang Sauerländer Besucherbergwerk

An adventure awaits you in our abandoned ore mine.

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Schleiper Hamm
Außenansicht des Schleiper Hammers

The hammer mill is located within the city limits of Kierspe, in the Schleipe Valley, on the right bank of the Volme River.

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Forge world Dünnebacke
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Art forge with exhibition space and small park.

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Dreislar Barite Museum
Schwerspatmuseum Dreislar

The fascination of crystals This is a very special kind of museum: sounds, images, colors and lights allow you to immerse yourself in mining and rock science.

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Schäferkämper Watermill
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The Schäferkämper Watermill in Bad Westernkotten is a technical cultural monument dating from the 18th century.

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Siedlinghauser Heimatstube
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Our Heimastuben - a village museum in the upper Sauerland

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City Museum
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The town museum Our local history and heritage association looks after the town museum with dedication

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City museum Haus Hövener in Brilon
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The town museum "Haus Hövener" is located directly on the market square in the center of Brilon.

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Iserlohn City Museum
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The Iserlohn City Museum, housed in one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in the city, displays objects from 800 years of the city's history in its permanent exhibition.

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Lippstadt City Museum
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The Lippstadt City Museum is closed until further notice.

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Neuenrade Town Museum
Stadtmuseum Neuenrade

Get to know Neuenrade's urban, industrial and transportation history.

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City Museum Treasury Propstei Belecke
Eingangsschild Schatzkammer Propstei

The Propstei treasury displays impressive liturgical art and tells the story of Belecke's monastery and town history in a historical setting.

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Stertschultenhof in Cobbenrode
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Restored farmhouse from 1769.

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Oberhundem Embroidery Museum - a place to linger

Oberhundem Embroidery Museum in the Sauerland half-timbered pastorate built in 1685, historical handicrafts of various techniques and their stories, admirable items from small to large, handicrafts from many countries.

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Städt. Museum Am Rykenberg, Wendelin-Leidinger-Hau
Städtisches Museum Am Rykenberg

In a quiet Winkeln of Werl's Altstadt, near the provost church of St.

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Städt. Medebach Museum with model railroad layout
Städtisches Museum Medebach

Museum of local history with model railroad layout The museum shows the development from a farming town to the vacation resort of Medebach.

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Municipal gallery in the town hall
Rathaus Lippstadt

It is the center for exhibitions on fine arts, history and cultural history in Lippstadt: the Municipal Gallery in the Historic Town Hall.

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Haus Letmathe/Städtisches Museum
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Im ehemaligen Herrenhaus der Familie von Brabeck zeigt der Heimatverein Letmathe e.

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Sundern Local Nativity Scene
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During the Christmas season, the Sundern Nativity Scene is always worth a visit:

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South Sauerland Museum
Das Museum von außen

The Südsauerlandmuseum of the Olpe district in Attendorn has already experienced more than 110 years of history.

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Südwestfalen Gallery in the Holthausen Museum
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The South Westphalian Gallery is located in the Westphalian Slate Mining and Haimat Museum in Holthausen.

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Upland dairy cow museum
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A hands-on museum with Muhseum café and organic food store

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Transport history exhibition of the TMS e.V.
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Traditionsbus Mark-Sauerland e. V., based in Lüdenscheid, opened the Transport History Exhibition Gallery in 2018.

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Villa Wippermann
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Villa Wippermann was built in 1892 and was a typical upper-class villa of its time.

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Forest Workers' Museum at the Alte Mühle in Latrop
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The lovingly furnished Forest Workers' Museum has been located in the Alte Mühle in Latrop since 2003.

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West German Winter Sports Museum
Westdeutsches Wintersportmuseum

Back then, the people of Sauerland used to hurtle down the slopes on wooden slats with lace-up shoes.

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Westfalen Salt Worlds (adventure museum)

This museum makes the "white gold" the protagonist of a gripping, sensual story about the development of the region and its people.

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Westfalen Slate Mining and Local History Museum
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Slate and rocks, folklore and local history with the animals of the forest, former ways of life and work and economic life in the Sauerland are shown on over 2,500 square meters.

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Weather Museum Alte Schule Schreufa e. V.
Wettermuseum Schreufa - Klimagarten

Weather museum with weather house, historical measuring instruments, climate fence and weather and climate garden.

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Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM KORBACH (with Geopark information point)
Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM KORBACH

The world-famous fossils of the Korbach fissure, the 1000-year history of the medieval Hanseatic town of Korbach and the evidence of historic gold mining on the Eisenberg are the themes of the Wolfgang-Bonhage-MUSEUM KORBACH.

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