Thüringer Korbmachermuseum
Local history association museum at Burg Tannroda on the Thuringian basket-making craft with a basket maker's home from around 1920 and designs by Henry van de Velde.
About the museum
In Tannroda, today a district of Bad Berka, basket weaving has a long tradition. To keep it alive, 18 friends of local history founded the Heimatverein Tannroda in March 1996, whose main goal was to build, operate and maintain a basket-making museum. The museum is in the arcade in the northern part of Burg Tannroda. The foundations of the complex go back to the 12th century, most of today's buildings date from the early 18th century; since 2017 a foundation has been caring for the renovation and revitalization of the castle.
The collection comprises handmade pieces by Thuringian basket makers from between 1850 and 1990 – everyday utility items such as baby carriages, but also special pieces such as a woven desk and handicraft works. A separate section is devoted to Henry van de Velde and his connection to the Tannroda basket makers; the association shows several of the designer's drafts.
On the upper floor, a plain basket maker's home with a workshop from around 1920 has been set up, a film shows how a willow basket is made, and on certain days a basket weaver demonstrates his craft. The ground floor tells the history of the town and castle of Tannroda with Böttelborn and Kottendorf. Under the roof are toys with a dollhouse from 1898, historic linens, a matchbox collection and pieces from the estate of the basket maker Otto Schreck (1883–1959).
Highlights
- Hand-woven works by Thuringian basket makers from 1850 to 1990
- Designs by Henry van de Velde
- Basket maker's home with workshop from around 1920
- Toy exhibition with a dollhouse from 1898
- Located at Burg Tannroda near the keep
Permanent exhibitions
- Thüringer Korbmachermuseum – Basketry from 140 years, a basket maker's home from around 1920 and a section on Henry van de Velde; a film shows the weaving of a willow basket.
- Stadt- und Schlossgeschichte Tannroda – The ground floor tells the history of the town and castle of Tannroda with the districts of Böttelborn and Kottendorf.
- Spielzeugausstellung – Historic toys with a dollhouse from 1898 and a collection of old matchboxes on the attic floor.
- Operated by
- Heimatverein Tannroda e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Children & teens | €1free up to age 10 · Teenagers from 11 to 16 years €1 |
| Families | –With Familienpass (family pass), 50% discount on admission prices |
| School class (from 5th grade) | €13flat rate per class |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
For children there are stories and a search game with the character "Korbmacherlenchen"; a toy exhibition is on view on the attic floor.
Getting there & parking
GPS address: Lindenberg 9 (Burg), 99438 Bad Berka OT Tannroda. The museum is near the keep of the castle, which is visible from afar.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours by arrangement, also outside regular opening hours. On certain days a basket weaver is at the museum. |
