The Lüdenscheid History Museum is dedicated to the topic of "regional history". In addition to the permanent exhibition on the industrial history of Lüdenscheid and the region, the museum presents changing special exhibitions on industrial, mental and social history topics every year.
The museum's exhibitions present significant topics from regional history. For the special exhibitions, themes are deliberately chosen that focus on industry, nature and people in their socio-historical context. It is precisely this selection of themes that appeals to people in the region, makes them curious about "their" history, proud of "their" achievements and motivates them to draw strength for the present from history.
Museum education
Special emphasis is placed on communicating the exhibition content through educational programs for children, young people and adults, targeted special events (weekend, themed and evening tours, lectures, family quizzes, family events), richly illustrated catalogs and informative websites.
The museum café invites you to linger during your visit.
Opening hours museum café:
Wednesday - Saturday : 14.00 - 18.00
Sunday : 12.00 - 18.00
Closed Monday and Tuesday
The Lüdenscheid History Museum is an anchor point on the >European Route of Industrial Heritage, a highlight of WasserEisenLand - Industriekultur Südwestfalen and a place to experience the >Southwestfalen Iron Route
On request, events and guided tours can also be held on Mondays and Tuesdays by prior arrangement.
Admission to the permanent exhibition is free. Guided tours by arrangement; tactile tours for visually impaired and blind people by prior arrangement.