Deichdorfmuseum Bislich

About the museum

The Deichdorfmuseum (dike village museum) in Bislich on the Lower Rhine is run by the Heimat- und Bürgerverein Bislich (local heritage and citizens' association). It presents itself as a "museum of dike, village and brick" for the whole region. It shows local and regional history and also tells the story of the landscape along the Rhine.

The themes are dike building and life with the river, brick production, village life in the 19th and 20th centuries, the nature and birdlife of the Lower Rhine, and the prehistory of the Rhine. One focus is the Franconian cemetery of Bislich, with the "prince" Bodi from the Frankish period and Iron Age finds; an exhibition area on it has been newly designed. The museum also refers to the Wesel section of the Niedergermanischer Limes (Lower German Limes).

The site includes several buildings, among them the Rhine Dike Barn and a building for a historic Rhine boat, whose roof of hand-struck hollow tiles and straw ridge caps shows old roofing techniques of the Lower Rhine. An archive preserves historical sources on the history of Bislich and the Lower Rhine. The association also runs a historic forge and a baking group.

Highlights

• Franconian cemetery with the "prince" Bodi
• Dike building and life on the Rhine
• Brickworks and village history
• Rhine Dike Barn with a historic Rhine boat
• Children's tours on the birdlife of the Lower Rhine

Permanent exhibition

• Deich, Dorf und Ziegel – Dauerausstellung des Deichdorfmuseums – The exhibition covers dike building and life on the Rhine, brick production and everyday village life, as well as the prehistory of the Rhine. A separate area is devoted to the Franconian cemetery of Bislich.

Founded

1983

Operated by

Heimat- und Bürgerverein Bislich e. V.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; donations towards the volunteer work of the museum are welcome.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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

Almost all exhibition areas can be reached with low barriers by walker and wheelchair. Exceptions are the upper floor of the main building and the gallery of the Rhine Dike Barn. Two accessible parking spaces right next to the museum for vehicles with a valid parking permit; the toilet can also be used by wheelchair users.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Baby changing facilities

Themed tours for kindergarten and primary school children. A changing mat is available in the sanitary area.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A3 (Hamminkeln exit, towards Wesel/Bislich) or the A57 (Alpen exit, B57 across the Rhine bridge, B8 towards Rees) to the village center. The museum is at cycle network junction 35; bicycles can be parked in front of the house. The seasonal passenger and bicycle ferry Bislich–Xanten (mainly on weekends) lands about 800 m walk along the dike from the museum.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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