Heimat- und Bergbaumuseum Nentershausen
Museum on the history of mining in the Richelsdorf Mountains, with miners' lamps, minerals and a local history section.
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About the museum
Mining in the Richelsdorf Mountains has a centuries-old tradition in Nentershausen: the oldest charter mentioning it, which refers to twelve smelting furnaces, dates from 1460. Copper, cobalt and heavy spar were mined until operations ended in 1966.
The museum, run by a museum association, was formerly housed in Tannenberg Castle and has been in the former Old District Court building since spring 2003. Through photographs, reports and original objects, it shows mining from the 15th to the 20th century and the lives of miners and their families. On display are, among other things, a Steiger room (Steigerstube), a St. Barbara room (Barbarastube), a section on mine safety, and a large collection of miners' lamps, ranging from the pine splint (Kienspan) to the safety lamp.
There are also fossils and minerals from the region, an exhibition on forestry work, and a local history section with a historic kitchen, bedroom, shoemaker's room, loom and a classroom from 1900. Outside, there are vehicles and mine equipment from the 20th century; for groups, a ride on the mine railway is available on request. During opening hours, former miners lead visitors through the house.
Highlights
- History of mining in the Richelsdorf Mountains (copper, cobalt, heavy spar)
- Collection of miners' lamps, from the pine splint to the safety lamp
- Steiger room, St. Barbara room and mine safety section
- Fossils and minerals from Nentershausen
- Mine railway and mining equipment in the outdoor area
Permanent exhibitions
- Bergbau im Richelsdorfer Gebirge – History of mining, miners and their families in and around Nentershausen, with photographs, reports and original objects.
- Grubenlampen – How miners' lighting developed, from the pine splint to the modern mine safety lamp.
- Fossilien und Mineralien – Finds from Nentershausen and collector's specimens from around the world.
- Operated by
- Heimat- und Bergbaumuseum Nentershausen e. V.
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Getting there & parking
Follow the signs in the village to the museum.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Former miners lead visitors through the museum during opening hours. For groups, a ride on the mine railway or a guided hike to the historic mining sites can be arranged in advance. |
