Schulmuseum Ahrain
Hands-on school museum at the Grundschule Oberahrain (primary school) with historic classrooms from 1850 to 2000 and lessons as they used to be.
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About the museum
The Schulmuseum Ahrain opened on July 6, 2012, and considers itself the first and so far only school museum in Lower Bavaria with a hands-on concept. The initiator was the historian Dr. Wilhelm Eggert-Vockerodt, who had collected school furniture, teaching aids and everyday objects of school life for years and for a long time led the Förderverein (friends' association).
In spring 2011, empty classrooms at the Ahrain primary school became available to serve as rooms for the museum. Together with other supporters, the founder selected the exhibits for the permanent exhibition and developed historic teaching modules for various subjects.
The Markt Essenbach (municipality) has since taken over sponsorship and has owned the exhibits since January 2014. The museum is run by the Förderverein Schulmuseum Ahrain e. V. with volunteer helpers. The exhibition shows school history from the 18th and 19th centuries to the present, with a focus on the Landshut region.
Highlights
- Four historic classrooms from 1850 to 2000
- Historic lessons on Sütterlin script, arithmetic, music and more
- Writing with quill, slate pencil and steel nib to try out
- Wall charts on school rules, punishments and report cards over time
- First-grader equipment and school furniture from different eras
Permanent exhibitions
- Historische Schulstube und Klassenzimmer 1850–2000 – Four historic teaching rooms with original school furniture and teaching aids, from a schoolroom around 1850 to a classroom up to 2000.
- Mitmach-Module „Schule früher“ – Historic lessons on writing, arithmetic, music, fairy tales, drawing and religion, with trial stations for writing tools.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Markt Essenbach (Betrieb: Förderverein Schulmuseum Ahrain e. V.)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Students in school classes |
| Children & teens | €2Students in school classes pay €2 per person. |
Free admission: On the Saturday opening day (last Saturday of the month) admission is free; the museum appreciates donations.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Hands-on museum: writing with quill and slate pencil, Sütterlin, old arithmetic tasks and fairy-tale hour in historic classrooms. The modules can be combined for families, groups and school classes.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Oberahrain Schule
Train to Landshut Hbf, then regional bus no. 6232 to Oberahrain Schule (check the timetable in advance; some trips run only on school days).
By car
Parking available
Parking spaces directly in front of the Ahrain primary school.
By car via the Essenbach exit of the A 92 (Munich–Deggendorf). Oberahrain is about 8 km east of Landshut.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Individual full and partial tours take about 1 to 1.5 hours; school classes should plan at least 3 to 3.5 hours. Bookings by phone, email or contact form. |
