Dorfstube Wankum
Local history museum of the Geschichtskreis Wankum in the protected former chaplain's house of 1870/71, with an exhibition on village history.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Dorfstube Wankum is housed in the former chaplain's house in the village center of Wankum, a protected historic building dating from 1870/71. After extensive renovation work, it opened in 2008. The Geschichtskreis Wankum e.V. runs the local history museum there, along with an archive, a library, and a meeting room for its gatherings.
The exhibition on the second floor is organized into five themed areas: church life, local history, traditional crafts, daily life and housing, and the world wars. On display are documents, maps, everyday objects, and liturgical pieces from Wankum's former parish church, including figures from the old church, which was demolished in 1905. In addition, rotating special exhibitions are held, for example at Christmastime with nativity scenes and Christmas trees.
Highlights
- Protected former chaplain's house from 1870/71
- Five themed areas from church life to the world wars
- Liturgical pieces and figures from the old parish church
- Documents, maps, and everyday objects from Wankum
- Historical village tours by arrangement
Permanent exhibition
- Dorfstube Wankum – Ortsgeschichte – The permanent exhibition shows documents, maps, and everyday objects on church life, local history, crafts, housing, and the world wars in Wankum.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Geschichtskreis Wankum e.V.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- 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
According to the Geschichtskreis, the entrance is barrier-free.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours of the house and exhibitions, as well as historical village tours of Wankum for groups by arrangement; short talks and film presentations are possible. |
