Wilhelm-Busch-Geburtshaus

Current exhibitions

About the museum

Wilhelm Busch was born in Wiedensahl on April 15, 1832, the eldest of seven children. His grandfather had bought the farm with its land in 1818; the roughly 400-year-old house on Dorfstraße is now a memorial and museum experience. Busch spent more than forty years of his life in the village, which served him as a place of retreat and inspiration.

His childhood bed can still be seen in the historic living rooms of the birthplace. A biographical exhibition shows objects from his possession and takes visitors on a media-based journey through his life; in the Kabinett, temporary exhibitions present original drawings and paintings. The Wilhelm Busch Bibliothek collects his printed work, including more than 300 translations into almost all languages and dialects, and offers children a book cave.

The Wilhelm Busch Land also includes the museum in the Old Parsonage, where Busch lived in the 1870s in the household of his sister and her husband, the pastor. His simple room has been preserved, and the exhibition, redesigned in 2021, also shows village life of his time. The operator is the Museumslandschaft Wilhelm Busch Wiedensahl e. V., which unites the Förderkreis Wilhelm Busch and the Heimatbund Wiedensahl; the house holds the Museumsgütesiegel (museum quality seal) for 2021–2027. Civil marriage ceremonies have also been held in the birthplace since 2003.

Highlights

• Wilhelm Busch's childhood bed in the historic living rooms
• Biographical exhibition with objects from Busch's possession
• Old Parsonage with Busch's room from the 1870s
• Busch Library with more than 300 translations and a children's book cave
• Civil marriage ceremonies at the birthplace

Permanent exhibitions

• Biografische Ausstellung im Geburtshaus – Historic living rooms with Busch's childhood bed, objects from his possession, and a media-based journey through his life.
• Museum im Alten Pfarrhaus – Busch's simple room from the 1870s and an exhibition redesigned in 2021 on crafts, the farmhouse hall and linen weaving in Busch's Wiedensahl.
• Wilhelm Busch Bibliothek – Busch's printed work with more than 300 translations, adaptations and secondary literature, plus a reading area and a children's book cave.

Operated by

Museumslandschaft Wilhelm Busch Wiedensahl e. V.

Director

Tobias Deterding

Admission & discounts

The admission ticket is valid for all facilities of the Wilhelm Busch Land (birthplace and Old Parsonage). Tickets and vouchers are also available online.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Family ticket, a children's book cave in the Busch Library, museum education for school groups, and an event program with workshops for young and old.

Getting there & parking

From the A 2 (Hannover–Dortmund), take the Bad Nenndorf exit toward Stadthagen, follow the signs to Industriegebiet Nord and continue to Wiedensahl. The birthplace is in the village center on the right of Hauptstraße and serves as the entrance to the Wilhelm Busch Land.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop in the birthplace with Busch literature, postcards, wine and tea. Places to eat in the village: Busch Keller, Dörp Kaffee, Gasthaus Steuber and other restaurants along Hauptstraße.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 60 guests.

Civil marriage ceremonies in the birthplace for up to 60 guests; tips on the supporting program, catering and accommodation available on request.

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