Historic exhibition at Crafts Museum Ovelgönne
Permanent Exhibition & Special Exhibitions

Rooms &
Stories.

Walk-in time capsules in the historic townhouse from 1773 — scientifically grounded and accessible to all.

Explore the Tour Special Exhibitions
1773
Historic Main Building
2
Exhibition Floors
400 m²
Exhibition Area
11,500+
Historic Objects
650+
Years of History

Concept

Our exhibitions are more than classic display rooms. They are walk-in time capsules that make everyday historic life tangible.

Our museum grounds comprise several buildings with different thematic focuses. We preserve the history of the community of Ovelgönne and the entire Wesermarsch district. In the historic townhouse from 1773 you discover the permanent exhibition in an absolutely authentic setting. The modern outbuildings offer accessible space for scientifically grounded topics as well as our exhibitions on blacksmithing and wheelwrighting.

Main House · 1773

The Permanent Exhibition.

The listed Oldenburg gabled house from 1773 forms the setting for our permanent exhibition. Across two floors you discover lovingly and completely furnished workshops and shops of the region.

From the faithful replica of the Burg pharmacy and the fragrant bakery to the precision world of the watchmaker, all the way to the heavy work of thatching and peat cutting — every room tells its own story.

Open every Sunday

2:00 – 6:00 PM · Admission: €3 Adults · €1.50 Children & Teenagers · Members free

Start the tour
Historic barber's salon at the Crafts Museum

Permanent Exhibition · Highlights

Rooms full of history.

Burg Pharmacy
Ground Floor
01
The Burg Pharmacy
Fully original-furnished pharmacy with historic prescription cabinets, scales and medicinal jars.
Barber's Salon
Ground Floor
02
The Barber's Salon
Shaving mirrors, barber's chairs and historic utensils from the early 20th century.
Historic Bakery
Ground Floor
03
The Bakery
Ovens, kneading machines and bread tins tell the story of the baker's craft in the Wesermarsch.
Watchmaker's Workshop
Upper Floor
04
The Watchmaker
Precision mechanics in a small space: tools, movements and timepieces from two centuries.
Blacksmith and Wheelwright
Outbuilding
05
Blacksmith & Wheelwright
Anvil, forge and wheelwright's tools — heavy labour from the rural Wesermarsch.
Peat Cutting and Thatching
Upper Floor
06
Peat Cutting & Thatching
Tools and implements of hard field labour — regional history you can touch.

Outbuilding · Renewed Annually

Special Exhibitions.

Each year we dedicate ourselves to new aspects of the cultural history of our region. In the modern annexes you encounter fascinating details of crafts and everyday history, regional peculiarities and inspiring biographies.

Current & Upcoming

Our annual overview lists current run dates, vernissages and upcoming themes.

View current programme
View into a current special exhibition
Temporary Exhibition

Guided Tours & Groups

Discover Together.

Planning an outing with a school class, club or family? Our volunteer experts will guide you through the exhibition rooms — on request also in Low German (Plattdüütsch).

Group offers

Group Tours

Individual guided tours for school classes, clubs and travel groups — by prior arrangement.

In Low German

Experience our exhibition in Plattdüütsch — authentically and vividly presented by our volunteers.

Accessibility

The modern outbuildings are wheelchair accessible. Please feel free to contact us.

Museum 24/7

Digital Time Travel.

Our doors are closed? No problem. Discover virtual tours, the historic online archive and 3D scans of our exhibits.

Visit the Digital Museum