Jagdmuseum Schalksmühle

About the museum

The hunting museum goes back to an initiative of the Hegering Schalksmühle-Hülscheid, the hunters' association of the two municipalities in the Märkischer Kreis. After about two years of preparation, the museum opened in October 2004.

It is housed in rooms of the former Vedder switch factory in the Asenbach district, which is now used as a commercial park. For the museum, the rooms were thoroughly renovated and prepared as roughly 350 square meters of exhibition space.

Most of the collection comes from the estates of hunters from the region. On display are mounted specimens of local game and bird species – including species such as hazel grouse and gray partridge, which hardly occur in the area anymore –, an extensive series of roe deer antlers, historic hunting furniture, traps, hunting literature, and pictures with hunting motifs. The volunteer-run museum explicitly sees itself not only as a museum for hunters but also as a place of learning for kindergartens and schools.

Highlights

• Over 500 roe deer antlers from local roebucks
• Mounted specimens of local game and bird species
• Historic hunting room furnishings and traps
• Tours for kindergartens and schools

Permanent exhibitions

• Jagd und heimische Tierwelt – Mounted specimens, antlers, and trophies of local animal species, complemented by historic hunting furniture, traps, literature, and hunting-themed art.

Founded

2004

Operated by

Hegering Schalksmühle-Hülscheid e. V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

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

Not accessible; visitors with disabilities are asked to get in touch in advance.

Kids & families

Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 3+

Also suitable for children from about three years old, kindergartens, and school classes.

Getting there & parking

Reachable by car via the B 54 and the street Asenbach.

Amenities & dining

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

Events & venue rental

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