KASKADE - Infohaus Wasser

About the museum

The Kaskade museum was set up in the oldest storage pumping station of the Oldenburgisch-Ostfriesischer Wasserverband (OOWV). The building, erected in 1956, is preserved in its original condition and stands in Diekmannshausen near Jade on the Jade Bight.

Across roughly 1,000 square meters of exhibition space, spread over six levels, visitors follow the path of drinking water. The exhibition makes clear that good water from the tap was not always a matter of course, explains what drinking water means to people on the coast, and looks at the global water situation. Questions of the future, such as climate change, are also addressed. Historical exhibits as well as hands-on and media stations convey the drinking water supply of the Wesermarsch and the tasks of the association.

In the "Blaues Klassenzimmer" (Blue Classroom), school classes, groups and teams can explore the value of water through workshops, a multimedia quiz, a talk show and role-plays. From the tower of the Kaskade the view extends across the Jade Bight and, in clear weather, as far as the Weser.

Highlights

• Former storage pumping station from 1956 in its original condition
• Approximately 1,000 square meters of exhibition on six levels
• Hands-on and media stations on the element of water
• Blaues Klassenzimmer with workshops
• Tower with a view over the Jade Bight
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Wasser im Wandel der Zeit: gestern – heute – morgen – The exhibition follows the path of drinking water, presents historical exhibits and media stations, and looks at climate change and the future of water supply.

Operated by

Oldenburgisch-Ostfriesischer Wasserverband (OOWV)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Partially 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

Most of the exhibition is accessible without barriers via an elevator.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The exhibition is aimed at children, young people and adults and relies on hands-on and media stations; for school classes there is the "Blaues Klassenzimmer".

Getting there & parking

Navigation address: Bäderstraße 2, 26349 Jade (district of Diekmannshausen).

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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