Heimat- und Kirchenmuseum Alt Jabel

About the museum

The parsonage yard of Alt Jabel comprises the parsonage house, barn and stable, all from the 19th century. The parsonage stable, previously dilapidated, was restored in 1998 and opened a year later as "Dat lütt Museum". Many volunteer work days, donations and the commitment of residents from the surrounding villages made this possible.

On the ground floor of the former cowshed, picture panels show the history of the villages; the pulpit of the former Michaelis church is also kept here. The horse stable displays a hunger rake and many tools from agriculture and forestry. The upper floor houses a classroom of the "old school" with school benches, as well as an exhibition on the refugees of 1945.

The themes range from the settlement history of the Jabel Heath, through cottagers, smallholders and farmers, the Benz manor house and the witch persecutions in the Griese region, to the forest fire of 2019. The museum is run by the Evangelical Lutheran parish of Alt Jabel.

Highlights

• Pulpit of the former Michaelis church
• Classroom of the "old school" with school benches
• Exhibition "Fern der Heimat – neue Heimat Mecklenburg" on the refugees of 1945
• Land and forestry tools, including a hunger rake
• Witch persecution in the Griese region

Permanent exhibitions

• Fern der Heimat – neue Heimat Mecklenburg – The upper-floor exhibition tells the story of the refugees who arrived in the villages of the Jabel Heath in 1945.
• Hexenverfolgung in der Griesen Gegend – A thematic display looks at the persecution of alleged witches in the region.
• Die alte Schule und das Dorfleben – A classroom with old school benches, panels on cottagers, smallholders and farmers, and land and forestry equipment show everyday life in the past.

Founded

1999

Operated by

Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchgemeinde Alt Jabel

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

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 for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

• Playground / play area

After the visit, children can play in the parsonage yard; the Waldbad Alt Jabel (forest swimming pool) is nearby.

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