Heimathof Emsbüren

About the museum

The Heimathof lies on the "Galgenberg" at the southern edge of Emsbüren and is cared for by the Heimatverein Kirchspiel Emsbüren (local heritage society of the Emsbüren parish), founded in 1968. Its core is the main house, a Low German two-post house from 1766, which was expanded in 1834, acquired in 1973 by a family from the Osnabrück region and rebuilt here.

Eight half-timbered buildings have now been reconstructed true to the original: alongside the main house, a functional bread oven house from 1743, a barn with a forge, a sheep shed, a wagon shed, a hayloft house, a barn with clay-wattle infill and a tool shed. The ensemble shows how rural people lived and worked in the 18th century. Hobby blacksmiths work regularly in the forge, and in the bread oven house bread and Butterkuchen (butter cake) are baked for groups.

In 2002 a roughly 2,000 m² medicinal herb garden with around 200 medicinal plants, shrubs and trees was created on the south slope, together with partner municipality Losser. There is also an insect-friendly cottage garden. In 2017 the access path was re-paved barrier-free with subsidy funds.

Highlights

• Low German two-post house from 1766
• Functional bread oven house from 1743
• Forge with hobby blacksmiths working regularly
• Medicinal herb garden with around 200 medicinal plants
• Insect-friendly cottage garden

Permanent exhibitions

• Freilichtmuseum Heimathof – Eight true-to-original half-timbered buildings, including the main house, bread oven house, forge, sheep shed and wagon shed, show rural life in the 18th century.
• Heilkräutergarten – Roughly 2,000 m² area with about 200 medicinal plants, shrubs and trees, plus a cottage garden.

Founded

1973

Operated by

Heimatverein Kirchspiel Emsbüren e.V.

Admission & discounts

The admission price applies to the medicinal herb garden without a guided tour; the outdoor areas of the Heimathof are freely accessible. Guided tours are booked through VVV Emsbüren (tel. 05903 935758).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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 access path was re-paved barrier-free in 2017. Because the entrance is steep, two accessible parking spaces are located at the top of the grounds. Toilets and a path to the medicinal herb garden are available, and there is seating as well.

Kids & families

Children under 12 enter the medicinal herb garden free of charge.

Getting there & parking

The Heimathof lies on the "Galgenberg", Ludgeristraße 2, at the southern edge of Emsbüren.

Amenities & dining

For groups of 20 or more, coffee or tea is served with Butterkuchen baked in the bread oven house (bookable through the guided-tour offer).

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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