Heimatmuseum Radevormwald

About the museum

The local history museum is run by the Heimat- und Verkehrsverein Radevormwald, which was founded in 1925 and, besides promoting transport and tourism, has been devoted to researching the town's history from the start. After long preparations, on September 30, 1989 the association opened a Heimatstube (local heritage room), which was officially given the name Heimatmuseum in 1995. The building is on Hohenfuhrstraße directly opposite the town hall.

From fall 2004 to spring 2005 the museum was remodeled and the exhibition space expanded by a second floor; the reopening in March 2005 was celebrated with a museum festival. Over the years new acquisitions were added, including a large pewter collection and a historic carousel from a Radevormwald shoe store.

The collection of several thousand objects documents above all the town's crafts and industry: locks, cloths, wool, files, bicycles and sewing machines, toys and sporting goods from well-known Rade firms. There are also a historic postcard collection, documents on railway history and a furnished Bergisch living kitchen, where visitors can experience the traditional Bergisch coffee table and couples can marry in a civil ceremony. Each year the museum shows two to three special exhibitions with a local focus.

Highlights

• Bergisch living kitchen with Dröppelminna and historic household items
• Products of Radevormwald firms such as Bismarck bicycles, Rocholl locks and Hudora sporting goods
• Historic postcard collection with old town views
• Bergisch coffee table in the museum by advance booking
• Civil wedding ceremonies in the living kitchen

Permanent exhibitions

• Stadtgeschichte, Handwerk und Industrie – Objects and documents on the history of Radevormwald and its firms, complemented by a furnished Bergisch living kitchen.

Founded

1989

Operated by

Heimat- und Verkehrsverein Radevormwald e.V.

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum is the venue of the city scavenger hunt for children as part of the city's holiday program (Ferienspaß).

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the town center directly opposite the town hall.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 20 guests.

Civil wedding ceremonies in the Bergisch living kitchen in cooperation with the Radevormwald registry office (max. 20 people). Bergisch coffee table for groups by arrangement (tel. 02195 599134).

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