Städtisches Museum Medebach

About the museum

The Städtisches Museum Medebach is housed in a typical Sauerland half-timbered townhouse from the late 18th century on Oberstraße. It is run on a volunteer basis by the local Heimat- und Geschichtsverein (local history society), which, besides the museum, also looks after the preservation of customs and local history; according to the society, the museum has existed since 1991.

The exhibition traces the path of Medebach and its districts from the medieval Hanseatic and farming town to today's vacation destination. In five chronologically arranged rooms and three thematic rooms, it covers prehistory and early history, the Middle Ages, administration and jurisdiction, church history, industrialization, and life during the world wars. A special focus is on trade and crafts, in particular the once widespread shoemaking trade, whose products Medebach merchants sold far beyond the region.

The collection includes archaeological finds as well as household and craft utensils. Digital media stations and a geo and history portal complement the rooms. In the neighboring Hansesaal of the former town hall, a model railway layout shows the former narrow-gauge railway between Steinhelle and Medebach.

Highlights

• Half-timbered townhouse from the late 18th century
• Model railway layout of the Steinhelle–Medebach narrow-gauge railway in the Hansesaal
• City history from Hanseatic city to vacation destination
• Archaeological finds and everyday objects
• Hands-on stations for children

Permanent exhibitions

• Von der Ackerbürgerstadt zum Ferienort – City and regional history of Medebach in chronological and thematic rooms, from prehistory through the Hanseatic period to the 20th century.
• Modellbahnanlage Kleinbahn Steinhelle–Medebach – Model of the former narrow-gauge railway line in the Hansesaal of the former town hall next to the museum.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Hansestadt Medebach, betreut vom Heimat- und Geschichtsverein Medebach

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

For children there are hands-on stations and hands-on packs; the model railway is a particular attraction.

Getting there & parking

A bus stop is nearby; the museum is located in the core of the town.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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