Kornbrennerei-Museum

About the museum

The Kornbrennerei Dalmöller-Niehaus in Saerbeck was founded in 1812 by Ferdinand Kaspar Dalmöller. For more than 160 years, it operated as an agricultural side business in which grain was distilled into Doppelkorn; the operation ended in 1976. Of three distilleries once in the village, it is the only one that has been preserved in full.

In 1992, the Heimatverein (local heritage association) Saerbeck acquired the listed buildings. After a comprehensive restoration that began in 1994, the museum opened in March 1998. It is guided by the motto "Vom Korn zum Korn" and combines historic preservation, documentation of rural life, and modern presentation techniques. The neighboring Tantenhaus serves the Heimatverein as its club headquarters.

On display is distilling equipment from the first half of the 20th century, which shows the path from grain to spirits. During guided tours, the association's distillery guides explain the history of the house and the distilling process, and the visit ends with a tasting. In 2021, a new sales room for regional beverages, books, and brochures was created. Since its opening, more than 10,000 guests have visited the museum.

Highlights

• Completely preserved grain distillery from 1812
• Distilling equipment from the early and mid-20th century
• Guided tour explaining the distilling process, with tasting
• Only grain distillery museum in Steinfurt district
• Sales room with regional beverages

Permanent exhibition

• Kornbrennerei-Museum – Vom Korn zum Korn – The preserved distilling equipment shows how grain was distilled into Korn, and tells of life on a Münsterland farm.

Founded

1998

Operated by

Heimatverein Saerbeck e.V.

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• 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 is not barrier-free; there are no elevators.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

There is a dedicated educational program for schools and children's groups.

Getting there & parking

The museum is directly next to the Saerbeck/Mitte stop. By car via the B 219 and B 475 toward the town center, to Grevener Straße 8.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Sales room for regional beverages, as well as books and brochures.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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