Bauernmuseum Lindena
Farm museum in a three-wing farmstead in Lindena near Doberlug-Kirchhain, with a living room, kitchen and an old classroom; visits by appointment only.
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About the museum
The Bauernmuseum Lindena is located in a municipally owned farmstead in the Lindena district of the municipality of Schönborn in the Elbe-Elster district. The property is around 400 years old and has been used as a museum since 1987. Funds from village renewal helped considerably to improve the condition of the buildings.
The three-wing farmstead, with residential house, stables and barn, shows the daily life of a farming family about 100 years ago: the living room, kitchen, bedroom and laundry room are lovingly furnished, along with rural household objects, traditional costumes and farm tools. A classroom with original school benches and slate boards is especially popular with children; school classes can take part in a lesson titled "Wie zur Kaiserzeit" ("Like in Imperial Times").
The museum is run by the Bauernmuseumsverein Lindena e. V., founded in 2004. The members keep up old customs: at Candlemas in February the association invites visitors to the Klemmkuchen festival in the farm barn, on the last Sunday in September it celebrates a harvest festival, and once a month the members meet for a Spinteabend (evening of knitting, embroidery and crochet). Many schools and childcare centers in the area use the house as a day-trip destination.
Highlights
- Living room, kitchen, bedroom and laundry room as they were about 100 years ago
- Classroom with original school benches and slate boards
- "Wie zur Kaiserzeit" lesson
- Klemmkuchen festival at Candlemas and harvest festival in September
Permanent exhibition
- Bäuerliches Leben und altes Klassenzimmer – Furnished farmstead with living room, kitchen, bedroom, laundry room and outbuildings, plus a classroom as it was in imperial times.
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Bauernmuseumsverein Lindena e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Groups (6+ people) | –Guided tours for groups of 6 to 20 people; for school classes the Sparkasse Elbe-Elster class ticket is available. |
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Admission and guided tour on request.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Especially popular with schools and daycare centers: classroom with slate boards and a lesson as in imperial times; the visit is an experience for the whole family.
Getting there & parking
Address: Dorfstraße 19, 03253 Schönborn, Lindena district. School classes often arrive by bicycle.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Fresh waffles and drinks are available on request, for an extra charge.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Advance registration is always required. The guided tour lasts about 1.5 hours and the lesson "Wie zur Kaiserzeit" about 45 minutes; groups are 6 to 20 people. |
