Afrika-Museum Bergen-Sülze

About the museum

The Afrika-Museum in Sülze, a district of the town of Bergen, goes back to village schoolteacher Harry Lotze, who assembled the collection for his pupils almost 100 years ago. In the 1930s it even toured northern Germany as a traveling exhibition.

Today Eva and Stefan in der Beeck run the museum; both have lived in Africa themselves. Their guiding idea is “Understanding Africa by touching”: almost all exhibits may be handled. Visitors can, for example, measure the longest snake, climb a Lobi ladder or blow the Königstrompete (royal trumpet).

The collection features specimens of animal and plant life, everyday objects, cultural artifacts and photos, conveying a sense of the size and diversity of the continent. Personal guided tours share interesting facts and curiosities and also ask what we can learn from Africa.

Highlights

• Touching allowed: interactive stations instead of display cases
• Lobi ladder, Königstrompete and snake measuring to try out
• Animal and plant specimens, everyday objects and photos from Africa
• Personal guided tours by the museum directors

Permanent exhibition

• Afrika begreifen durch Begreifen – Hands-on exhibition with specimens, cultural objects and photos, where almost all objects may be touched.

Director

Eva und Stefan in der Beeck

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Almost all exhibits may be touched; the guided tours are especially suitable for families and school classes.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located on Buhrnstraße in the Sülze district of the town of Bergen.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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