Heimat- und Korbmuseum "Alte Ruthemühle"
Museum in a former water mill in Recke with the only basket museum in the Tecklenburg region and a collection on historic mining.
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About the museum
The Alte Ruthemühle in Recke-Steinbeck is a former water mill with two water wheels and three grinding stones; it was first mentioned in writing in 1526. The municipality of Recke acquired the site in 1986, and in 1989 it was opened to the public as the Heimat- und Korbmuseum. The site is run jointly with the Heimatverein Recke (local heritage association), which holds many of its activities here.
The museum shows milling technology and a sawmill, as well as regional themes such as the Tödden (traveling merchants) and a wooden clog and shoemaker's workshop. Basketry is at the heart of it: the only basket museum in the Tecklenburg region presents materials, tools, working techniques and baskets from the Münsterland, the Osnabrück area and other regions, ranging from artistic pieces to work baskets.
Another collection is devoted to the coal mining in Recke, which is over 500 years old, with mine galleries (Stollen), mining tools, maps and pictures. Over time, a bakehouse, a beehouse, a carriage house and a Heimathaus were added; at events, fresh bread is baked in the bakehouse, and there is a café.
Highlights
- Only basket museum in the Tecklenburg region
- Water mill with two water wheels and a sawmill
- Exhibition on mining in Recke, with mine galleries
- Bakehouse and demonstrations of traditional crafts
- Wooden clog and shoemaker's workshop
Permanent exhibitions
- Korbmuseum – Shows materials, tools, working techniques and products of basket makers from Germany and abroad.
- Bergbau in Recke – Documents coal mining that is over 500 years old, with mine galleries, tools, maps and historical pictures.
- Founded
- 1989
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Recke
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is generally free; group tours (including coffee and cake) are chargeable.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
At events, fresh bread is baked in the bakehouse.
Getting there & parking
Navigation address: Steinbecker Straße 40, 49509 Recke.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Café at events and at group tours with coffee.
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 | Group tours with or without coffee are available on request through the Recke tourist information office; demonstrations of traditional and artisan crafts take place regularly. |
