Archäologisch-geologisches Museum

About the museum

The Archäologische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Heidekreis was founded in 1976. Its aim is to research prehistory and early history and to support state monument conservation. Since 2001 the association has been based in the former forester's house from the 17th century, the oldest residential building in Bad Fallingbostel; the town provides it rent-free.

On the ground floor, the association has shown an exhibition since May 2002, with prehistoric, historical and geological sections. The archaeological finds on display come exclusively from the Heidekreis area. The apartments on the upper floor house a small library, offices and a restoration workshop; below are the finds storage and a lecture room.

The permanent exhibition "Spuren der Vergangenheit. Archäologie in der Region" (Traces of the Past. Archaeology in the Region) shows, among other things, the jewelry of the "Braut aus Ungarn" (Bride from Hungary), found in Fallingbostel in 1904 and considered a special feature of the early Bronze Age in the region. A museum shop offers Stone Age tools, replicas and literature.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition "Spuren der Vergangenheit. Archäologie in der Region"
• Jewelry of the "Braut aus Ungarn" (found 1904, early Bronze Age)
• Finds exclusively from the Heidekreis district
• Prehistoric, historical and geological sections
• Museum shop with Stone Age tools and replicas

Permanent exhibition

• Spuren der Vergangenheit. Archäologie in der Region – Permanent exhibition with prehistoric, historical and geological sections; archaeological finds exclusively from the Heidekreis, including the Bronze Age jewelry of the "Braut aus Ungarn."

Founded

2002

Operated by

Archäologische Arbeitsgemeinschaft e. V. Heidekreis

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The permanent exhibition is barrier-free; the rooms for temporary exhibitions and school-class tours are not.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

For school classes there are hands-on programs with fire-drilling, working with clay and preparing food with Stone Age tools; real finds may be handled. There are also programs during holiday camps.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with Stone Age tools, everyday objects, jewelry and literature.

Events & venue rental

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