Papiermuseum Weddersleben

About the museum

Paper has been made in Weddersleben since 1549. The local paper mill is one of the oldest sites of this craft in eastern Germany; its commercial operation ended in 1991. In the restored historic mill buildings, the Lebenshilfe Harzkreis-Quedlinburg (an association supporting people with disabilities) set up a paper museum in 1997.

The exhibition shows the individual stages of papermaking using presses, a wooden vat and other equipment; two life-size figures illustrate the work of the papermakers, and finished papers are displayed in glass cases. The stamping mill has been restored to working order and is powered by a waterwheel.

Over the years, a hand papermaking workshop, a paper garden and an experimental area on Asian paper techniques were added. In the hand papermaking workshop, visitors can watch staff create paper art or make paper themselves. The museum is run by the Lebenshilfe Harzkreis-Quedlinburg.

Highlights

• Waterwheel-driven stamping mill
• Stages of papermaking with historic equipment
• Hand papermaking with hands-on activities
• Paper garden
• Experimental area on Asian papermaking techniques

Permanent exhibition

• Papiermuseum mit Handschöpferei – The exhibition leads through the stages of papermaking; it includes hand papermaking, a paper garden and an area on Asian paper techniques.

Founded

1997

Operated by

Lebenshilfe Harzkreis-Quedlinburg gGmbH

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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

According to the Saxony-Anhalt Museum Association, the museum is largely barrier-free.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

The house is intended for all age groups; visitors can make paper themselves, and museum education is available for groups.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in Weddersleben at Quedlinburger Straße 2 (home of the Lebenshilfe). From Quedlinburg, the route runs via the B79, Halberstädter Straße, Wipertistraße and Quedlinburger Straße (K2355) to Weddersleben.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Museum shop with paper products and a café with homemade cake.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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