Probstei Museum
Museum on a thatched farmstead complex in Schönberg, showing rural domestic culture and everyday history of the Probstei, which once belonged to Kloster Preetz.
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About the museum
The history of the museum begins with the farmer Robert Lesky from Ratjendorf, who from the 1950s onward saved agricultural tools and machines from decay. In 1980 he handed his collection over to the municipality of Schönberg; it was first shown temporarily in the former district court. In 1983 the association Probsteier Heimatmuseum was founded and drove the expansion forward.
The site chosen was the old Göttsch farmstead, one of the last historic farms in the village center, whose origins go back to the 16th century. In 1984/85 the drive-through barn and plank granary with bake house were completed as the first exhibition buildings; the main house was dedicated on June 11, 1989. Since then the museum has been located entirely on the farm. The main house is a thatched Low German timber hall house (Fachhallenhaus), now in its state of 1850.
The permanent exhibition offers insight into rural domestic culture and the living conditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and explains the Probstei as a former domain of Kloster Preetz. On display are, among other things, costumes, special pottery and marquetry work. Markets, theater evenings, concerts and readings take place in the Diele (central hall), and there is a seasonal program with demonstrations such as bread baking, historic bicycle tours and town walks.
Highlights
- Thatched timber hall house from the 16th century
- Rural domestic culture of the 19th century
- Probsteier costumes, pottery and marquetry work
- Historic bicycle tours and walks
- Markets, bread baking and events in the summer half-year
Permanent exhibition
- Ständige Ausstellung – Tour of rural domestic culture and living conditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries, plus the history of the Probstei as a monastery district.
- Founded
- 1980
- Operated by
- Probsteier Heimatmuseum e. V.
- Director
- Robert Zeltner
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2.50 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Children up to 12 years and MuseumsCard holders have free admission. |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Guided group tour €30 per group plus admission; school classes €1 per pupil plus €25 per group for the museum education program. |
| Families | €10Family ticket |
| Open guided tour (admission included) | €4€4 or €6 including admission. |
| Historic bicycle tour | €4 |
| Historic walk (per person, plus €30 per group) | €4 |
Holiday activities cost €4 to €9 depending on the program; museum workshops cost about €5 to €8.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €10 · Family ticket |
- Family tours & workshops
In summer there is the holiday activity "Ferienspaß im Museum" on Wednesdays, with museum education staff (milking and butter-making, ropes and knots, among others); for school classes there are age-appropriate activities, and there is also a family tour.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Schönberg Ostseestraße
From Kiel, take bus line 200/201 toward Schönberger Strand/Schönberg.
By car
Parking available
One parking area and bicycle racks are located directly on the museum grounds.
Navigation destination: Ostseestraße 8-10, 24217 Schönberg. The museum is near the town center on the road toward Schönberger Strand; the bus stop is right by the museum.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Open guided tours take place on selected dates from 15:00 to 16:00. In season, group tours can be booked in advance outside opening hours. |
