Heimatmuseum Föhren

About the museum

The local history museum is housed in a farmhouse from the 1830s on Hofstraße. The municipality had the typical local farmstead restored. The Heimat- und Kulturverein, founded in 1984, then set up the museum there and opened it in 1996. Since then the house has also served as the association's clubhouse.

The restored rooms show how people lived and worked in the countryside in the 19th century; the walls are decorated with historic stencil and roller patterns. A special feature is a collection of ceramic washbasin sets from the Boch factory in Mettlach, which shows how personal hygiene developed in the 19th century. Thematic exhibitions connect the museum with village life.

Next to the museum stands the Bakscheier, opened in 2003, part of the former farm estate with an old bread oven, where festivals and baking days are sometimes held. Since the museum's 25th anniversary, a virtual 360-degree tour can also be started via the municipality's website or by QR code at the entrance.

Highlights

• Restored farmhouse from the 1830s
• 19th-century rural living culture with historic wall patterns
• Collection of ceramic washbasin sets from the Boch factory
• Bakscheier with historic bread oven next door
• Virtual 360-degree tour online

Permanent exhibition

• Bäuerliche Wohnkultur des 19. Jahrhunderts – Restored living and working rooms of a farmhouse, with household items, wall patterns and a collection of ceramic washbasin sets.

Founded

1996

Operated by

Heimat- und Kulturverein Meulenwald Föhren e. V. (Gebäude der Ortsgemeinde Föhren)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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 building is not barrier-free.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

Next to the museum stands the Bakscheier with a historic bread oven, where small celebrations and baking festivals are sometimes held.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The Bakscheier (restored part of the farm estate with an old bread oven) can be booked for events through the municipal administration.

Plan your visit