Metallhandwerksmuseum Steinbach-Hallenberg

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The museum in Steinbach-Hallenberg is devoted to the iron crafts that shaped the Haselgrund area for centuries. Its focus is the so-called Kleineisengewerbe (small iron trade), which locally included pliers, corkscrews, and household and kitchen utensils.

The ensemble of historic buildings and outdoor areas includes a reconstructed nail forge, a corkscrew workshop from the early 20th century, the file-cutting works with original machines, a farm garden and a field forge. Demonstration forging keeps the work processes alive.

The permanent exhibition takes visitors on a journey through time in the Haselgrund: the first part covers the settlement and cultural history of the region, the second rural work and everyday life, with a furnished parlor, kitchen and pantry. The house is run by the Zweckverband Kultur of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district.

Highlights

• Original corkscrew workshop from the early 20th century
• Nail forge and file-cutting works with demonstrations
• Permanent exhibition on the region in the Haselgrund
• Farm garden and field forge outdoors
• Audio guide and children's programs

Permanent exhibitions

• Dauerausstellung Haselgrund – A journey through time through the region's history, dialect and rural everyday life, with a furnished parlor, kitchen and pantry.
• Historische Werkstätten – The nail forge, corkscrew workshop and file-cutting works show the regional iron craft, partly with demonstrations.

Operated by

Zweckverband Kultur des Landkreises Schmalkalden-Meiningen

Admission & discounts

There are no annual passes.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Historic building ensemble with uneven paths and steps; accessible toilets in the Tourist Information across the street. Contacting the museum in advance for individual arrangements is recommended.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

Children's tours "Damals und Heute" (Then and Now) and "Altes Handwerk" (Old Crafts) with hands-on stations, a discovery booklet for self-guided visits, and a holiday program.

Getting there & parking

Route via the A71; navigation destination Hauptstraße 45. E-bike charging station at the Tourist Information; public charging points at Rathausplatz 1.

Amenities & dining

• Café: not available
• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

No café in the building; restaurants nearby. Museum shop across the street in the Tourist Information; free Wi-Fi.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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