Maritime Erlebniswelt Papenburg
Interactive exhibition in a former harbor warehouse of the Meyer Werft shipyard on the history of Papenburg, from the moor colony to shipbuilding.
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About the museum
The exhibition is located in a former harbor warehouse on the grounds of the old Meyer Werft in the town center of Papenburg. The shipyard moved to the outer harbor on the Ems in the 1980s, and the old site later became the Forum Alte Werft cultural center. Until October 2020 the house operated as an interactive visitor information center under the name Papenburger Zeitspeicher.
After about twelve months of conversion and investments of around €3.6 million, financed with funds from the EU, the state of Lower Saxony, the Emsland district and the town of Papenburg, the house reopened on May 14, 2022 as the Maritime Erlebniswelt. It is operated by Papenburg Marketing GmbH.
Over three floors and around 1,000 square meters, the exhibition tells how the first settlers lived in the moor and how the oldest and longest Fehn colony in Germany came into being. Shipbuilding plays the central role, from simple wooden boats to steel ships. Visitors can experience interactively how ships were built, launch their own ship or steer it into the harbor, and follow discovery routes to replicas of the wooden boats in the town's canals.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition on town history and shipbuilding across 1,000 square meters
- Shipbuilding from wood to steel brought to life
- Launch your own ship virtually
- Discovery routes to replicas of the wooden ships in the town
- Low-barrier, certified by “Reisen für Alle” (Travel for All)
Permanent exhibition
- Stadtgeschichte und Schiffbau – Interactive exhibition on the origins of the Fehn colony of Papenburg and the development of shipbuilding from wooden to steel ships.
- Founded
- 2022
- Operated by
- Papenburg Marketing GmbH
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4School pupils from age 6, students, trainees, people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · School pupils from age 6; children up to 5 years old enter free. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4companion free · Companions of people with disabilities enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | €4Including trainees. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €7 per personPer person, for groups of 15 or more. |
| Families | €202 adults with children. |
| School classes and ALG (unemployment benefit) recipients | €3.50 |
Tickets online or at the ticket desk; payment in cash or by debit card (EC card).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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
Certified as low-barrier by “Reisen für Alle” (Travel for All). The exhibition is also designed for people with hearing, visual, mobility and cognitive impairments. Barrier-free access.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | €20 · 2 adults with children. |
- Hands-on stations
- Baby changing facilities
Interactive exhibition for young and old; baby changing room available.
Getting there & parking
E-bike charging station at the building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi and e-bike charging station.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Interactive stations for young and old; about 1.5 hours recommended. |
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