Heimat- und Apothekenmuseum Weferlingen
Volunteer-run museum across from the Weferlingen castle ruin, with a pharmacy interior from 1836 and rural life of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Heimat- und Apothekenmuseum (local history and pharmacy museum) is in Weferlingen, in the manor farmyard opposite the castle ruin with its keep. It is run by the Bürgerverein Weferlingen, which was formed in 2010 from the merger of the Kulturverein and the Bürgerverein Fachwerk and thus continues a Bürgerverein (citizens' association) already founded in 1896.
The collection shows rural life in the 19th and 20th centuries: middle-class everyday life, crafts and historic stove plates. A particular piece is a completely preserved pharmacy interior from 1836. There is also a butterfly collection and a gallery for changing exhibitions. The attic of the building serves as storage and is not part of the exhibition.
Highlights
- Complete pharmacy interior from 1836
- Historic stove plates
- Middle-class life and crafts around 1900
- Butterfly collection
- Castle tower "Grauer Hermann" with panoramic view (149 steps)
Permanent exhibition
- Apotheke von 1836 und Heimatgeschichte – On show are a complete historic pharmacy interior, stove plates, evidence of middle-class life and crafts from around 1900, and a butterfly collection.
- Operated by
- Bürgerverein Weferlingen e.V.
- Director
- Gerd Müller
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Partially 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
The lower rooms of the museum are accessible.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
On special occasions such as the International Museum Day, there are hands-on activities for children, for example making herbal salts in the pharmacy.
Getting there & parking
The museum is across from the castle ruin with its keep.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Coffee and cake are sometimes served at events and museum openings.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours of the museum, the castle or a village walk are possible on request. During museum opening hours, the exhibition on Max Peiffer Watenphul is open in St. Lamberti church. |
