Ostfriesisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum Campen
Museum in two Gulfhöfe (historic barn farmsteads) in Campen on the history of East Frisian agriculture, with over 600 exhibits, a tea room and tractor rental.
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About the museum
The museum goes back to a research project by the Volkswagen Foundation together with the Ostfriesische Landschaft, which ran from 1979 to 1984 under the title “Arbeit und Gerät der Bauern und Landhandwerker 1850–1950” (Work and Tools of Farmers and Rural Craftsmen). Because of the strong public response, a volunteer working group formed in 1981 to collect and restore agricultural tools. Soon around 500 larger and smaller pieces had been gathered.
To make the collection publicly accessible, the Ostfriesisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum Campen was established. It has been permanently set up since 1986 and for a long time was run by changing operators under the sponsorship of the municipality of Krummhörn. Since 2023 the association Museumsfrünnen Campen e. V., which had supported the house before, has run the museum on its own responsibility.
The exhibition is housed in two listed Gulfhöfe, the Heikens-Hof from around 1887/88 and the Ohlinghof from 1905, plus a farmhand's house and the outdoor grounds. More than 600 objects are shown, from small tools to a large steam engine, including many tractors and agricultural machines that tell the story of the shift from muscle power to motorization.
Highlights
- Over 600 exhibits in two historic Gulfhof barns
- Large collection of historic agricultural machines and tractors
- Farmhand's house shows the life of farm laborer families
- Guided tours with an East Frisian tea ceremony
- Tea room, museum shop and rental of a vintage tractor
Permanent exhibitions
- Landwirtschaft in Ostfriesland 1850–1950 – In two Gulfhof barns the museum shows how farming developed from manual labor and muscle power to machines and engines, with many tractors and agricultural machines.
- Landarbeiterhaus – The farmhand's house tells of the daily life of the people who worked and lived on the East Frisian farms.
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Museumsfrünnen Campen e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4.50Guest card holders, groups of 10 or more, pupils, students, trainees, unemployed people, recipients of social assistance, federal volunteer service participants, people with severe disabilities (each with proof) |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 17; reduced rate €2. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4.50companion free · With proof; with a “B” marker the companion is admitted free. |
| Students & apprentices | €4.50With proof. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4.50 per personReduced admission for groups of 10 or more; individual offers on request. |
| Families | €12.50Flat rate for parents and children; reduced rate €11. |
| Annual pass | €18Free admission for the whole season. |
| Campen combination ticket (lighthouse and museum), adults | €9Children €4.50; with a guest card (NordseeCard), adults €7.50, children €3.50. |
| Guided tour with tea ceremony, adults | €11In addition to admission; children aged 6 to 17 €4.50, under 6 free. |
Members of the association Museumsfrünnen Campen enter free. Payment in cash and by card is possible.
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
The museum is not fully wheelchair-accessible because the buildings are listed; some exhibition areas can only be reached by steps or stairs. Mobile ramps can be laid out after registration; please let us know in advance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €12.50 · Flat rate for parents and children; reduced rate €11. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Hands-on stations, old children's games, rallies and a tractor to climb on; guided tours are also available for children aged 6 to 17.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Jan-Edzards-Straße
Bus line 422 between Emden Hbf and Pewsum, stop “Jan-Edzards-Straße” in Campen (about 30 minutes from Emden Hbf, about 10 minutes from Pewsum ZOB). From Greetsiel take line 421 to Groothusen and change there to line 422 towards Emden.
By car
Free parking
Free parking: a public car park (also for coaches, registration recommended) at the corner of Krummhörner Straße and Heiselhuser Straße, and a signposted parking meadow opposite the museum.
The postal address is Tannenweg 1a. The entrance and parking are at the other end of the property on Krummhörner Straße, the main street of Campen. Bicycle parking is available, and e-bike batteries can be charged free of charge.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Tea room with tea, coffee and cake (Tuesday to Sunday 12:30–17:00, full service Thursday to Sunday). Museum shop with enamel ware, tin toys, books and tea at the ticket counter.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Open guided tour with tea ceremony regularly on Thursdays at 11:15 (total duration about 2 hours; check the event calendar and register via the website). Groups of 10 or more receive individual offers. In addition, a vintage tractor (Deutz D15) can be rented from €55 for one hour; drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a car driving license. |
