Ortsgeschichtliches Museum Neukirchen-Vluyn

About the museum

The museum's foundation goes back to local researcher Wilhelm Maas, who from 1954 collected objects and archival material for a future local history museum on behalf of the Heimat- und Verkehrsverein Vluyn (local heritage and tourism association). From 1976 the collection was on permanent display in the "Heimatstube" (local history room) of the municipal cultural hall; in 1978 the display was expanded and given the name Heimatmuseum (local history museum).

In 1985 the Museumsverein Neukirchen-Vluyn (museum association) was founded, which, together with the local heritage associations of both districts and the city, supports the house. After the conversion and expansion of the cultural hall in 1987, the museum was newly set up with professional advice and funding from the Rhineland Museum Office (Rheinisches Museumsamt) and reopened in December 1989.

For the 40th anniversary in 2016, a fundamental redesign began with support from the LVR (Rhineland Regional Council), and it was completed in July 2018. Since then, interactive offerings and a multimedia table have explored the city's history, including topics such as textile production, school, mill technology, social engagement and National Socialism locally.

Highlights

• Multimedia table with 26 historic sites in the city
• Original preserved hairdresser's salon and general store
• Village schoolroom with a playground to play in
• Technology stations on windmill, power transmission and steam engine
• Media station on National Socialism in Neukirchen-Vluyn

Permanent exhibition

• Dauerausstellung zur Orts- und Industriegeschichte – Interactive tour through the history of Neukirchen-Vluyn with the general store, textile history, the village school, technology and National Socialism.

Operated by

Museumsverein Neukirchen-Vluyn e. V. gemeinsam mit der Stadt

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free; the museum welcomes donations.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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; elevator to all levels; all exhibition rooms are easy to reach by wheelchair.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

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

Children's audio guide for children aged 3 and up, hands-on stations (grinding coffee, marble run, playground games), a children's play store; escape room games in the museum by registration.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 60 guests.

Civil wedding ceremonies in the museum for up to about 60 people; information from the city's registry office (Standesamt).

Plan your visit