Dat Otto Huus
Museum about the comedian Otto Waalkes on the Emden Delft – photos, film props, awards, and Ottifanten shop on two floors.
About the museum
Otto Waalkes opened the Otto Huus in Emden in 1987 so that a piece of him can always be found in East Frisia, even in his absence. The house stands on the Delft, right at the start of the pedestrian zone between the town hall and the train station.
On two floors, the museum shows photos and mementos from Otto's life, props from his movies and stage tours, and his prizes and awards. Otto's films play in a cinema area.
During the pandemic break, the exhibition was completely redesigned: a Frisian landscape with dike, villages, and the Pilsum Lighthouse now runs through both floors. New props were added, for example from the film "Catweazle", as well as a small studio recalling Otto's work as a painter. On the first floor is a fan shop with Ottifanten items, and above the museum is a vacation apartment.
Highlights
- Props from Otto's movies and stage tours
- Collection of Otto's prizes and awards
- Cinema seat with Otto films
- Frisian backdrop with dike and Pilsum Lighthouse
- Mini studio and Ottifanten shop
Permanent exhibitions
- Otto-Ausstellung – A journey through Otto's life and work on two floors with photos, props, awards, and a film area in a Frisian setting.
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Otto Waalkes (Dat Otto Huus)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | €2Children €2. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personPer person from 10 people. |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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 museum is not accessible.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
Directly on the Delft at the start of the pedestrian zone leading from the town hall to the train station.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Fan shop with Ottifanten items on the first floor; vacation apartment above the museum (booking via Touristik Emden).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Dogs are not allowed in the museum. |
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