A visit to the LWL Open-Air Museum Hagen is like a journey back in time to the world of craftsmanship and technology of the 18th and 19th centuries. A unique blend of knowledge and experience unfolds here. Authentic half-timbered houses house traditional trades in the fields of iron, printing, paper, wood, and more. The opportunity to watch the craftsmen at work is almost magnetic: blacksmiths letting sparks fly, the scent wafting from old ovens, or the mysterious art of papermaking.
Around 60 workshops offer fascinating insights into almost forgotten techniques. Watch how ropes, cigars, and nails are made here as they once were. Fires blaze in the forge, while elsewhere, mill wheels are driven by the stream, setting heavy machinery in motion. A rich variety of special exhibitions and photo documentation delve deeper into historical trades and their significance.
Framed by the idyllic Mäckingerbach Valley, the museum's setting impresses with its quaint half-timbered houses and medieval charm. Guided tours are ideal for school classes and groups, bringing history to life. And who can resist a traditional, atmospheric Christmas market, which immerses the museum's backdrop in a magical pre-Christmas atmosphere? With its atmospheric lighting and lovingly decorated stalls, it promises a truly sensory experience.
Closed: Monday
Open from March 29.03 to October 31.10 [Seasonal break from October 31.10 to April 01.04] Admission: Tuesday to Sunday and on all public holidays (including Mondays) from 9 a.m. House tours: Admission until 17 p.m., houses until 17:30 p.m., Sundays until 18 p.m.
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Children and adolescents up to 17 years as well as pupils free Adults: 8 € Groups of 16 persons (adults): 6,50 € Reduced: 4 €
(Recipients of ongoing benefits under Social Security Codes II and XII, students up to the age of 30, trainees, volunteers, people with disabilities (from GdB 50). Please provide appropriate proof.
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