Energiemusée Beckerich
Interactive museum in Beckerich’s mill on the history of energy in the municipality, open daily 9:00–21:00 with free access by code.
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About the museum
The Beckerich mill is first mentioned in writing in 1328, when John the Blind, Count of Luxembourg, gave it to the Clairefontaine Abbey. After the French Revolution it was auctioned in 1797 and passed into private ownership. Thanks to the energy generated by the mill, Beckerich became one of the first villages in Luxembourg to have electricity, in 1913. After the death of the last miller, Jos Waxweiler, in 1978, the mill was abandoned; in 1996 the municipality bought the site back. Former mayor Camille Gira (1990–2013) championed its restoration.
In 2004 the association Kulturmillen was founded; it runs the mill as a cultural centre with events, exhibitions, courses and guided tours, and the complex was inaugurated in 2011. In 2024 the Energiemusée opened on the site, replacing the former “Musée des anciens métiers”. It shows in a modern, interactive way how energy used to be produced and used in the municipality of Beckerich, and how the municipality now relies on renewable energy.
The museum is free to visit every day from 9:00 to 21:00: individual visitors register online with their phone number and receive an access code that unlocks the door for five minutes. It can be combined with the “Energie Tour” through the municipality.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition on the history of energy in Beckerich
- Beckerich was one of the first villages in Luxembourg to have electricity, in 1913
- Open daily 9:00–21:00, access by code
- Historic water mill with cultural centre and Millegalerie
- Camille’s Gaart park with free-access stations
Permanent exhibition
- Energiemusée – Modern, interactive exhibition on the history of energy production and use in the municipality of Beckerich.
- Founded
- 2024
- Operated by
- Kulturmillen asbl
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free according to the tourism portal Visit Guttland. Guided tours for groups (on renewable energy and sustainable development in Beckerich) are available on request.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Hands-on stations
The museum is interactive; Visit Guttland offers families a discovery trail (“Mia und Emil in Beckerich”).
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Starting point and car park according to the tourism portal: 103, Huewelerstrooss.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours and other guided tours by Kulturmillen (mill, bees, water cycle, Energie Tour) are available in Luxembourgish, French and German; request via the website form or at info@kulturmillen.lu. According to the tourism portal, visitors may touch and try out everything in the museum. |
