Wesermarsch · Since 1981

History in Motion.

650 years of craftsmanship and everyday history — experience it in a historic townhouse from 1773 in the Wesermarsch region.

About us

More than just
old tools

Not a silent archive — a place for encounters, trying things out, and shared remembrance.

Originally founded as a local history collection, today we place crafts and everyday culture in their social context. From the rural hair salon to work in the forge — for individual visitors, families, and school classes of all ages.

Our Concept
650 Years
Collection
Tools, traditional costumes, and everyday culture spanning six centuries of regional history in a townhouse from 1773
11,500+
Exhibits
Tools, everyday objects, and documents from centuries of regional crafts history
400
Exhibition Space
Indoors and on the outdoor grounds — crafts and everyday history at every turn

Discover

The Permanent Exhibition

All Rooms
Current special exhibition
Now in the annex

Special Exhibition

In our changing special exhibitions, we constantly focus on new themes — from crafts and everyday culture to personal biographies from the region. New perspectives on our history with every visit.

To the Special Exhibition

Digital Museum

The Ovelgönne
Time Crank

An interactive journey through over 650 years of local history — from the first documented mention in 1368 to the present day. Every era at your fingertips.

Start the Time Crank
Bockhorn clinker stone with engraving

Participation

A Stone for Eternity

Become a part of the museum's history and design your own traditional Bockhorn clinker — a permanent monument in the museum pavement.

To the Stone Campaign
Singers' Room as a wedding location

Registry Office

Weddings at the Museum

Tie the knot in a historic atmosphere. The Biedermeier-style Singers' Room or the rustic Old Forge offer an unforgettable setting for your special moment.

Wedding Information

A wonderful place where history doesn't lie behind glass, but becomes tangible. For us, it was an experience for the whole family.

Visitor from Bremen — Guestbook 2024

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Preserving History

The Crafts Museum Ovelgönne is brought to life by its people — supported by the Heimat- und Kulturverein Ovelgönne e.V. and dedicated volunteers. Become part of this community and help keep this cultural heritage alive for future generations.