Heimatmuseum Aschen

About the museum

The Heimatmuseum Aschen is run by the Heimatverein Aschen von 1960 and documents farming and craft everyday life in the Diepholzer Land. On a site of around 8,000 square meters in the Aschen district of Diepholz, a small museum village has gradually grown from preserved, relocated, and reconstructed buildings.

The ensemble includes, among other things, a granary from 1741, a sheep barn from 1791, a village forge from the 18th century, a carpentry workshop from 1893, a Heuerling house (tenant farmer's cottage), a bakehouse with a stone oven, a beehouse, a draw well, and a horse-gin house, as well as sheds for wagons and machines. Agricultural tools, furniture, tools, and household goods are shown; some workshops are in working order.

Since 1997 a vintage car meeting has taken place on the grounds every year. In 2020 construction began on a two-story half-timbered hall for further exhibits, funded among other things through village development. The old village school was renovated, reopened in November 2025, and has shown a newly designed exhibition since the start of the 2026 season. Festivals such as baking day, craft market, and harvest festival enliven the museum grounds throughout the year.

Highlights

• Renovated old village school with a new exhibition
• Village forge from the 18th century
• Bakehouse with a historic stone oven
• Carpentry workshop from 1893
• "Moordiplom" (moor diploma) program for school classes and groups

Permanent exhibitions

• De School – die alte Dorfschule – The renovated village school shows how children in the countryside were taught around a hundred years ago.
• Handwerk im Museumsdorf – The forge, cobbler's shop, carpentry shop, and bakehouse convey old craft techniques; there are also areas on textile work and historic vehicles.

Operated by

Heimatverein Aschen von 1960 e.V.

Admission & discounts

Meals are not included but can be arranged on request for an extra charge.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

For school classes from 3rd grade there is a tour from the perspective of a village child 100 years ago and the Moordiplom with a film, quill writing, and a rubber boot throwing contest. Many exhibits may be touched and tried out; there is a children's program at festivals.

Getting there & parking

From the direction of Bremen via the A1 (exit Vechta) and the B 69, shortly before Aschen turn left onto Aschener Straße; the museum village is on the right after about 1 km. From the direction of Nienburg via B 6/B 214 to Rehden and on via Drebber to Aschen.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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