Museum und Galerie Falkensee
Town museum in Falkensee with a permanent exhibition on nature, archaeology, and contemporary history, a Gertrud Kolmar rose garden, and a gallery for contemporary art.
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About the museum
The museum at Falkenhagener Straße 77 is housed in a historic building and run by the town of Falkensee; the association "Freunde und Förderer von Museum und Galerie Falkensee" (friends and supporters) supports its work. Alongside the permanent exhibition, there is a gallery for contemporary art, rooms for changing exhibitions, and a rose garden.
The permanent exhibition "Zeiteinblicke" (Glimpses of Time) combines the natural world and fauna of the Havelland region, archaeological finds from the region, and town history. A bird and butterfly collection documents local nature; the exhibition also covers the Nazi era, Falkensee's reconstruction after 1945, and life in the shadow of the Wall. Film documents conclude the tour.
The museum has a particular focus on the poet Gertrud Kolmar (1894–1943), who lived in her parents' house in Falkensee-Finkenkrug from 1923 until January 1939 and wrote almost her entire work there. The museum also looks after the Geschichtspark (history park) on Hamburger Straße, which commemorates the Falkensee concentration camp subcamp (1943–1945); tours there are arranged through the museum.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition "Zeiteinblicke" on nature, archaeology, and town history
- Gertrud Kolmar exhibition and rose garden
- Gallery for contemporary art
- "Spurensuche DDR" and quiz rally for school classes
- Falkensee history park at the former concentration camp subcamp
Permanent exhibitions
- Zeiteinblicke – The permanent exhibition links the natural world and fauna of the Havelland, regional archaeological finds, and the town history of Falkensee with film documents.
- Gertrud Kolmar – Life and work of the poet Gertrud Kolmar, who lived in Falkensee-Finkenkrug, supplemented by the rose garden with her poems.
- Operated by
- Stadt Falkensee
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €1 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €0.50 |
Admission €1 per person, reduced €0.50.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- 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
Barrier-free access to the ground floor is via the courtyard side; all other visitors use the main entrance on the street side.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Quiz rally booklet on town history for children aged 8 and up, the "Museum aus der Kiste" (Museum in a Box) program, and guided tours for schools.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking available at the museum.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for all age groups on various themes by arrangement; registration at 03322 22288. For school classes there is a quiz rally on town history for children aged 8 and up (approx. 90 minutes, €1 per pupil including booklet; teachers and accompanying adults free). |
