Weserrenaissance-Museum

Over het museum

The Weserrenaissance-Museum is housed in Schloss Brake on the edge of Lemgo. The moated complex stands on the foundations of a large medieval castle and, starting in 1584 under Count Simon VI of Lippe, was transformed into a Renaissance residence. The builder worked as a diplomat and art agent for Emperor Rudolf II, collected paintings and books, and used the tall castle tower for observing the sky.

In the 19th century the castle lost its west wing, the furnishings were sold, and a brewery was set up in the east wing. From 1932 the building served as the administrative seat of the district of Lemgo, and in 1973 it passed to the Landesverband Lippe. The museum was founded in one part of the castle in 1986; it is run by the Landesverband Lippe, supported by the Old Hanseatic City of Lemgo and the Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe.

The permanent exhibition gives an overview of the cultural history of the 16th and early 17th centuries in the Weser region. On display are objects from architecture, painting, graphic art, furniture making, festive culture, table decoration, religion, science, and the economy. Staged rooms such as an alchemist's laboratory and a cabinet of curiosities illustrate the beginnings of the natural sciences. Following a renovation, the castle also offers event rooms for concerts, theater, and special exhibitions.

Hoogtepunten

• Moated castle with a tower visible from afar
• Alchemist's laboratory in the castle tower
• Cabinet of curiosities
• Renaissance costumes on interactive tours
• Free admission for children and young people up to age 18

Vaste collectie

• Dauerausstellung zur Weserrenaissance – Overview of the art, daily life, and science of the 16th and early 17th centuries with furniture, paintings, graphic art, and table culture. An alchemist's laboratory and a cabinet of curiosities show the early days of the natural sciences.

Opgericht

1986

Beheerder

Landesverband Lippe

Directie

Silvia Herrmann (Museumsleiterin)

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

School classes and accompanying teachers and educators free. Members of the friends' association and ICOM members free.

Toegankelijkheid

• Deels rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift: geen informatie
• Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

All museum rooms except the former castle chapel and the tower are accessible to wheelchair users. Two accessible parking spaces in the castle courtyard. Tours for blind visitors are offered.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
• Doe- en voelstations
• Kinderfeestjes

Interactive tours for families on select Sundays (registration required), a free DiMiDo holiday program in the summer holidays for children aged 6 and over, and children's birthday parties (1 to 2 hours, €50–90) with dressing up in Renaissance costumes, treasure hunts, or making gold in the lab.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

Service & horeca

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd – vraag het rechtstreeks na bij het museum.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

• Ruimtes te huur

FreiRaum: foyer and two event rooms with a combined area of about 400 m², for concerts, theater, cabaret, and children's events, among others; terms of use and additional costs on the website.

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