Heimatmuseum Vlotho
Local history museum of the Heimatverein in the Kulturfabrik Vlotho: 500 m² of crafts, cigar industry and daily life, April–October on the 1st Sunday.
About the museum
Collecting for a Vlotho local history museum began as early as the first half of the 20th century, but for decades the holdings moved between various locations. In 1979 they found a permanent home in the converted former Schöning cigar factory on Lange Straße, today's Kulturfabrik. At first, from 1981, the collection was open as a Heimatstube only to association members; for the town's 800th anniversary in 1985 it became publicly accessible. In 2016 the rooms were thoroughly renewed.
The museum is run by the Heimatverein Vlotho, which was founded in 1882 as a beautification society and looks after the museum on a volunteer basis. On about 500 square meters on the top floor of the Kulturfabrik, it shows evidence of everyday life and the working world in Vlotho, some of it over 300 years old.
On view are, among other things, a shoemaker's and a wood turner's workshop, spinning wheels, a furnished corner grocery store, festive and mourning costumes, the coat of arms of the old town hall and the "Sassex" camera built in Vlotho. Particular emphasis is placed on cigar making, for which Vlotho was once known; at events, association members demonstrate cigar rolling, basket weaving or spinning.
Highlights
- About 500 m² of exhibition space in a former cigar factory
- Originally furnished corner grocery store
- Shoemaker's and wood turner's workshop
- Demonstrations of old techniques such as cigar rolling
- "Sassex" camera made in Vlotho
Permanent exhibitions
- Heimatmuseum Vlotho – Workshops, corner grocery store, traditional costumes and evidence of the cigar industry convey daily life and work in old Vlotho.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Heimatverein Vlotho e. V.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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 museum on the top floor of the Kulturfabrik is reachable by elevator.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Easily reachable by public transport.
By car
Parking available
Parking available nearby.
Amenities & dining
On open days the Heimatverein offers coffee and cake.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Tours and visits by arrangement through Barbara and Bernd Büschenfeld (tel. 05733 3536). A USB stick with three museum films (together about 63 minutes) is available at the museum. |
