Dorf- und Schulmuseum Schönwalde

About the museum

The collection of the village and school museum goes back to the early 1960s: the then headmaster Hermann Michaelsen (1904–1988) had pupils gather implements from agriculture, forestry, household and rural crafts that were in danger of being lost through modernization. In 1975 the collection received its own room in the old school building; since 1990 the museum has occupied the entire schoolhouse.

In 1983 the systematic identification and documentation of the holdings began, and in the same year the Förderverein (friends' association) was founded, which has cared for the museum on a volunteer basis to this day. Four themes shape the house: school, rural crafts, housework and women's work, and agriculture up to the early 20th century.

At the heart of the museum is history you can touch: a furnished classroom of the old village school, a fully equipped kitchen, historic clothing to try on, and tools to try out. The district of Ostholstein honored the museum with its cultural prize in 2007.

Highlights

• Furnished classroom of the old village school
• Kitchen, household and historic clothing to try on
• Rural crafts and traditional farming
• Collection of more than 1,000 historic school wall charts
• Museum café on action days

Permanent exhibition

• Dorf- und Schulmuseum – Classroom, kitchen, rural crafts and farming in the rooms of the old village school, with many implements to try out.

Operated by

Förderverein Dorfmuseum Schönwalde a.B. e.V.

Admission & discounts

Tours already booked are billed at the prices valid at the time of booking.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

Museum detective rally for children aged 8 to 13, action days such as children's games from 1900, and children's birthday parties with afternoon coffee and cake in the museum.

Getting there & parking

The Schönwalde bus station (ZOB) is right next to the village museum.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Museum café with homemade tarts and cakes on action days.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

Up to 24 guests.

Afternoon coffee and cake for celebrations at the museum, for about 24 people; guests bring their own food and drinks.

Plan your visit