Museum Mensch und Jagd
Museum in Brüggen Castle on 300,000 years of hunting, the role of humans in nature and the landscapes of North Rhine-Westphalia.
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About the museum
The museum has been housed in Brüggen Castle since 1979; the castle was first mentioned in a document in 1289. It was founded as a hunting and natural history museum. The sponsoring association was established in 1976, and the initial setup was made possible by the Deutscher Jagdschutzverband (German Hunting Protection Association), the Landesjagdverband NRW (NRW state hunting association) and the Landschaftsverband Rheinland. Since 2004 the house has been expanded and reoriented; today it is called Museum Mensch und Jagd.
The permanent exhibition of roughly 500 square meters has two themed areas. The first leads from the first hunter-gatherers in the savannas of Africa through the centuries to the hunting of today, and asks how much hunting has shaped human diet, physique, communication and culture. The second, "Good Reasons for Hunting Today", shows the landscapes of North Rhine-Westphalia in a room diorama and explains the tasks and conflicts of interest of modern hunting.
The museum is run by the non-profit association Museum Mensch und Jagd e. V., supported by the Burggemeinde Brüggen and a friends' association. The adjoining castle rooms provide space for further offerings, including a panoramic view from the historic castle tower.
Highlights
- Journey through 300,000 years of hunting
- Room diorama of North Rhine-Westphalia's landscapes
- Audio guide in German and Dutch
- Museum rally for children
- Historic castle complex with castle tower
Permanent exhibitions
- Die Geschichte der Jagd – von der Savanne bis zum Großstadt-Dschungel – A journey from the first hunters and gatherers to the present day: diet, physique, communication, culture and hunting weapons.
- Gute Gründe für die Jagd heute – Room diorama of North Rhine-Westphalia's landscapes, with information on the diversity, tasks and balancing of interests in today's hunting.
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Museum Mensch und Jagd e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2Pupils, students, trainees, people with disabilities, members of LJV NRW |
| Children & teens | €2Children up to 16. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2 |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
| Groups (20+ people) | €2 per personPer person. |
| Families | €6Family ticket for 4 or more people. |
| Group tour (90 minutes, up to 30 people) | €30Weekends and public holidays €40; plus €2 reduced admission per person. |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- 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
Accessible entrance with an elevator; the walkways in the exhibition are narrow but navigable by wheelchair. Accessible toilet opposite the tourist information office.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €6 · Family ticket for 4 or more people. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Kids’ birthday parties
Museum rally as a learning game; children's birthday parties and school projects for grades 2 through 6.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, NL) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The audio guide is also available as a smartphone download. Guided tours for groups, schools and clubs are available on request; the museum rally (about 30 minutes) is included in the admission price. |
