Wald- und Moormuseum Berumerfehn
Nature and local history museum in a former village school on the edge of the Berumerfehner Wald, with dioramas on forest, moor and peat cutting.
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About the museum
The Wald- und Moormuseum is located in Berumerfehn, municipality of Großheide, on the edge of the raised bog and directly next to the Berumerfehner Wald. It is housed in a former village school building and, according to the municipality, was founded around sixty years ago. The museum is now run by the municipality of Großheide.
In 2023 the building was comprehensively modernized with the help of many volunteers and public funding, without giving up the nostalgic charm of the old collection. Two large, lovingly designed dioramas show the two habitats of forest and moor, with a considerable number of native taxidermy animals.
The exhibition is divided into several themed areas: the formation of the moor, the former peat cutting, the settlement of Berumerfehn, and environmental and nature conservation, including the consequences of human activity for nature. A classroom, guided tours, children's birthday parties with a forest rally and a virtual tour online complete the offering.
Highlights
- Two large dioramas of forest and moor
- Collection of native taxidermy animals
- Themes of peat cutting and the formation of the moor
- Museum in a former village school right next to the forest
- Virtual tour of the exhibition
Permanent exhibition
- Wald und Moor in Ostfriesland – Dioramas and taxidermy animals show the wildlife of forest and moor; other themes include peat cutting, the formation of the moor, local history and nature conservation.
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Großheide
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | €2 |
Family day on the last Sunday of every month. Holders of an Ehrenamtskarte (volunteer card) receive €1 off the admission price.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Step-free access, barrier-free exhibition and an accessible WC.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Baby changing facilities
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
Children's birthday parties (forest rally or a program in the museum), events in the "Ferien vor der Haustür" program (holiday activities close to home) and family day on the last Sunday of the month.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Berumerfehn district on Kirchweg, directly next to the Berumerfehner Wald.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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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 | Guided tours for small and large groups as well as school classes by arrangement; a classroom is available. A virtual tour of the exhibition is available online. |
