Heimatmuseum Brunsbüttel

About the museum

The local history museum stands on the market square in the historic centre of Brunsbüttel-Ort, an ensemble of about a dozen individually listed buildings whose layout dates back to the mid-17th century. Right next door is the Jakobuskirche (St. James's Church), built in 1678, a Dithmarschen late Baroque building that combines well with a museum visit.

The exhibition tells the story of the lock town at the mouth of the Kiel Canal into the Elbe: from the construction of the canal and long-vanished crafts and trades to the little-known fact that whaling was once carried out from Brunsbüttel. The museum is run by the Brunsbüttel adult education centre (Volkshochschule), and a team of volunteers looks after the house. Besides regular opening hours, the museum hosts concerts, craft afternoons, discussion evenings and an annual Christmas exhibition.

Highlights

• Location in the listed historic centre of Brunsbüttel-Ort
• Objects on the construction of the Kiel Canal
• Evidence of Brunsbüttel's whaling history
• Old crafts and forgotten trades
• Neighbouring Baroque Jakobuskirche of 1678

Permanent exhibition

• Geschichte der Schleusenstadt Brunsbüttel – Objects on canal construction, the Kiel Canal, old trades and the town's whaling history tell the story of Brunsbüttel's past.

Operated by

Volkshochschule Brunsbüttel e. V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

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 ground floor is accessible without steps; the upper floor can only be reached by stairs.

Kids & families

• Hands-on stations

For children the permanent exhibition on the upper floor is the most interesting: the everyday objects shown there may be touched.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Restaurant: not available

No café or restaurant in the museum.

Events & venue rental

Events take place regularly at the museum; details on the website.

Plan your visit