Poller Heimatmuseum

About the museum

Poll once had a local history museum before: in the 1930s, the inn “Zum Jägerhof” served as a collecting point for mementos of the village. While searching for what remained of them, Poll local historian Hans Burgwinkel came across a small publication from 1930 by the archivist Johannes Krudewig in 2008. His commentary on it grew into an extensive private collection of pictures and documents on the riverside area between Deutz and Poll, the oldest piece dating from the 16th century.

From 2008 the Poller Heimatmuseum initially existed only as a website. When plans for a permanent display at the Jägerhof fell through, the operator of the Sportspark Cologne provided wall space in his tennis and streetball halls. The exhibition officially opened there on August 27, 2015. It is privately run and financed.

On display are around 700 pictures and information panels in A3 format, many designed with the help of Werner Müller. Topics include the local history of Poll, the once important shad fishery and the EU project to reintroduce the Allis shad (Maifisch), the Poller Maigeloog, historic Deutz with its train stations and military history, and the aviation pioneer Hanno Fischer from Westhoven. After vandalism, parts of the display were replaced with sturdier panels. There are also mobile exhibitions and information panels around the district.

Highlights

• Around 700 historic pictures and information panels
• Shad fishing in Poll and the reintroduction of the Allis shad
• Historic Deutz with its train stations and military history
• Aviation pioneer Hanno Fischer from Westhoven
• Contributions by the Historisches Luftfahrtarchiv Köln (historical aviation archive)

Permanent exhibitions

• Historisches Poll und Deutz – Display of pictures and panels on local history, shad fishing, the Rhine riverbank, and the train stations between Deutz and Poll, as well as on the aviation pioneer Hanno Fischer.

Founded

2015

Operated by

Hans Burgwinkel (privat)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission; the operator asks for a donation or that visitors buy something at the sports park's restaurant.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the Sportspark Cologne next to the A4 exit Poll/Porz on Kölner Straße.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Sportspark Cologne restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating (beer garden).

Events & venue rental

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