Historic exhibition at Crafts Museum Ovelgönne

Rooms &
Stories.

Walk-in time capsules in the historic townhouse from 1773: scientifically grounded, authentically furnished, accessible to all.

Historic barber's salon at Crafts Museum Ovelgönne

The Permanent Exhibition.

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

From the Burg Pharmacy and the bakery to the watchmaker's workshop, all the way to the blacksmith and thatching: every room tells its own story — authentic, tangible, unforgettable.

Open every Sunday 2:00 – 6:00 PM · Admission: €3 Adults · €1.00 Children & Teenagers · Members free
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Rooms full of History.

Selected highlights — there is more to discover.

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
Upper 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.
Annually Changing

Special Exhibitions.
Ever New Perspectives.

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.

Scientifically grounded, yet accessible to all: our special exhibitions complement the permanent exhibition with perspectives found in no textbook.

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View into a current special exhibition
2026
Group tour at Crafts Museum Ovelgönne

Discover Together.

Planning a trip with a school class, friends, a 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 all kinds of groups: school classes, clubs, families and groups of friends. By prior arrangement also outside regular opening hours.

In Low German

Experience our exhibition in Plattdüütsch: authentically and vividly presented by our volunteers. A special way to experience the history of the Wesermarsch.

Accessible Visit

The modern outbuildings are wheelchair accessible. For individual support and special needs, please contact us in advance.

Digital Time Travel.

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

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