Museum Burg Brome

About the museum

Burg Brome is a moated castle that probably dates back to before 1195, under Henry the Lion. Its garrison was to monitor the nearby border with the Mark Brandenburg. In 1376 Emperor Charles IV personally took possession of the complex.

The main building that survives today dates from the Renaissance and served as the seat of a castle bailiff, who administered the surrounding villages, until the 20th century. From 2009 to 2014 the severely dilapidated building was extensively restored and re-established. In the process, remains of the 16th-century castle brewery came to light; they can now be seen in the entrance area.

Inside the house, the museum shows traditional crafts in fully equipped workshops, where visitors are welcome to touch and try things out. Twice a year the "Lebendiges Museum" (living museum) comes to life: craftsmen demonstrate their work in the workshops, and a working printing press with a Linotype typesetting machine goes into operation. The museum is run by the Landkreis Gifhorn (Gifhorn district) together with the Museums- und Heimatverein Brome (museum and local heritage association).

Highlights

• Fully equipped historic craft workshops
• Working printing press with a Linotype typesetting machine
• Remains of the 16th-century castle brewery in the entrance area
• Moated castle with a Renaissance main building
• "Lebendiges Museum" with craftsmen twice a year

Permanent exhibition

• Altes Handwerk neu erleben – A tour through fully equipped workshops, including those of the cooper (Böttcher), rope maker (Seiler) and Mollenhauer, with short films on the techniques and findings on the castle's history.

Operated by

Landkreis Gifhorn (Museen des Landkreises Gifhorn)

Admission & discounts

Members of the Museums- und Heimatverein Brome e. V. (registered association) enter 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 museum is not barrier-free; the museum team can help with questions.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

Many stations to touch and try out. Museum education programs for school classes, youth groups and children's birthday parties are available by registration.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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