Museum Netpherland
Regional history museum in a half-timbered house from 1856/57 in Netphen, with exhibits from the Stone Age to everyday farm and craft life.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Museum Netpherland goes back to the Heimatverein Netpherland (local heritage association). As early as 1974, a collection began in the district of Grissenbach to document life and work in the agricultural region. In 1978 the local heritage museum moved into the old Amtshaus (former administrative building) in Netphen, a half-timbered house from 1856/57; later an extension added exhibition space.
The permanent exhibition is spread over three floors. In the basement it covers house wells, water management, and prehistory and early history; on the ground floor, the municipality of Netphen, the Weidenau–Deuz light railway, carters, noble families, and church history; and on the upper floor, agriculture, peasant kitchens, forest management, and crafts such as shoemaking, tanning, and weaving. A large room on the ground floor is devoted to changing themes.
The house has been run since January 2024 by the newly founded association Museum Netpherland e.V. It intends to rework the collection, bring the building to life, and also involve the art and cultural scene of today. A virtual 3D tour makes it possible to visit around the clock.
Highlights
- Half-timbered house from 1856/57 (former Amtshaus)
- House wells and water management in the basement
- Weidenau–Deuz light railway and 19th-century carters
- Peasant kitchen, charcoal burning, tanning, and weaving
- Museum rallies for children and a virtual 3D tour
Permanent exhibitions
- Untergeschoss: Wasser und Vorgeschichte – House wells, water management, and finds and themes from prehistory and early history.
- Erdgeschoss: Ortsgeschichte und Verkehr – History of the municipality of Netphen, the Weidenau–Deuz light railway, 19th-century carters, noble families, women writers, and church history.
- Obergeschoss: Land- und Waldwirtschaft, Handwerk – Agriculture, peasant kitchen, Hauberg (traditional coppice woodland), beekeeping, bake oven, charcoal burning, and the workshops of a shoemaker, tanner, and weaver.
- Founded
- 1978
- Operated by
- Museum Netpherland e.V.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Three museum rallies for children: a search rally (from age 4), a scavenger hunt (from age 8), and a fairy tale rally; the museum names children aged 7 to 10 as its target group. During school holidays there are children's days as part of the town's holiday activity program (Ferienspiele).
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The special exhibition room is used by groups and clubs for rehearsals and meetings; groups of up to about 20 people can book the museum for class reunions or outings.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum association sees itself as an out-of-school learning venue. Groups of up to about 20 people (class reunions, group outings) are welcome by arrangement, with refreshments on request. A virtual 3D tour through all three floors is available online at any time. |
