Mühlenmuseum Hiesfeld

About the museum

The water mill on the Rotbach is one of the oldest buildings in Hiesfeld. It is documented in records since 1347, but grinding presumably took place here as early as the early 13th century. Besides grain, for centuries it mainly processed tree bark for tanneries, which is why it was also called a tan mill (Lohmühle). The half-timbered house was built around 1693.

Since 1976, an association has looked after the Hiesfeld mills; it first saved the tower windmill of 1822 on Sterkrader Straße from demolition and restored it. In 1991 it also took over the water mill, renamed itself Mühlenverein Hiesfeld, and set up a mill museum in the buildings. In 2002 the former lifeguard house of the neighboring outdoor pool was added as a third building.

The core of the collection is more than 60 true-to-detail models of windmills and water mills from many countries, built by dedicated model makers. In the half-timbered house, the complete technology of a water mill can be seen, and a working bake oven stands in the mill yard. The museum is run by volunteers.

Highlights

• Over 60 models of mills from around the world
• Historic water mill with complete mill technology
• Bake oven in the mill yard for baking events
• Tower windmill of 1822 as a second site

Permanent exhibitions

• Mühlenmodelle aus aller Welt – More than 60 richly detailed models show construction types of windmills and water mills from different countries and eras.
• Wassermühle am Rotbach – The half-timbered house preserves the complete technology of a water mill that once ground grain and tanning bark.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Mühlenverein Hiesfeld e.V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the mill museum, water mill, and windmill 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

The listed buildings of the water mill are not accessible.

Kids & families

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

Getting there & parking

GPS address: Am Freibad 3, 46539 Dinslaken. From the A3 (exit Dinslaken-Nord) toward Dinslaken, turn left onto Kirchstraße after the roundabout; the museum is right behind the former outdoor pool. Windmill: Sterkrader Straße.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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