Averbecks Speicher

About the museum

The storehouse was the first building of Averbecks Hof in Glane that the Averbeck foundation had restored. Since 1998 it has housed a local history museum that the Heimatverein Glane set up together with the Verein für Orts- und Heimatkunde and runs on a volunteer basis; the Kulturhistorisches Museum Osnabrück helped with the setup, and many pieces come from donations by citizens.

On several levels the storehouse shows the history of the farm and village – with a model of the farm complex at the time of the monastery's founding in the 11th century and archaeological finds – as well as Glane costumes, a large collection of gold, silver, and other bonnets, embroidery sampler cloths (the oldest from 1722), and liturgical vestments. On the ground floor, works by the sculptor Heinrich Pohlmann, born in Glane, are on display.

After the renovation in 2015/2016, further museum areas were added: the former farm building of 1933 offers exhibition space, a small historic classroom, a photo lab, a hand-printing workshop, and the local archive; the half-timbered farmhouse of 1766 shows the farm life of the Averbeck family around 1930.

Highlights

• Extensive collection of gold and silver bonnets
• Glane costumes and embroidery sampler cloth of 1722
• Model of the farm at the time of the monastery's founding
• Furnished farmhouse of the Averbeck family of 1766
• Historic classroom and printing workshop
• Video tour via QR code on your own smartphone

Permanent exhibitions

• Hof- und Dorfgeschichte – Model of the Averbeck farm at the time of the monastery's founding, archaeological finds, and photos of the structural development of the farm complex.
• Trachten und Hauben – Glane festive costumes, gold, silver, and mourning bonnets, costume jewelry, needlework, and embroidery sampler cloths as well as liturgical vestments in the attic.
• Wohnhaus der Familie Averbeck – Farm kitchen, living and sleeping rooms, parlor, and office in the half-timbered house of 1766, furnished as around 1930.

Founded

1998

Operated by

Heimatverein Glane e.V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission, donations welcome.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

GPS address: Averbecks Hof 5, 49186 Bad Iburg-Glane.

Amenities & dining

• Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi at Averbecks Hof.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

The storehouse can be used for civil weddings; information from the Standesamt Bad Iburg (registry office).

Plan your visit