Your visit
with us.
We look forward to seeing you. Here you will find all the important information: when we are open, what admission costs, and how best to reach us.
Allow about 60 to 90 minutes for your visit so you can explore everything at a leisurely pace.
On some public holidays different times may apply. Current notices can be found under News or directly by calling us.
Outside regular opening hours, visits and guided tours are available by appointment, including on weekdays. Just give us a call.
Our team is also available for you on weekdays. During office hours you can reach us by phone or email – or simply drop by. Visits outside the regular Sunday opening hours are very welcome, though not intended as official exhibition visits.
Admission
| Adults | €3.00 |
| Concessions * | €1.00 |
| Members (Association, ICOM, MVNB) | Free |
| Guided group tour up to 15 persons | €25.00 |
| Kindergarten & School (incl. materials) | €4.00 per child |
* Concessions for
- Children & pupils
- Students & trainees
- Severely disabled (from GdB 50)
- Refugees
Free admission for
- Members of the supporting association
- MVNB members
- ICOM members
- Press representatives
Over 11,500 exhibits across 400 m² — smithy, wheelwright's workshop, watchmaker's studio and much more.
How to find us
Directions
- A29: Exit Brake or Nordenham, then B212 towards Elsfleth
- From Oldenburg: B212 towards Brake, approx. 25 km
- From Bremen: A27 or A281, then B212, approx. 50 km
- Parking: Free parking directly at the museum and on Breite Straße
- Coaches: Parking spaces for coaches available nearby
- Nearest train station: Brake (Unterweser), approx. 8 km away
- Bus: Line 422 (WeserSprinter) to stop "Ovelgönne Schule" – from there approx. 300 m on foot
- Fare zone: VBN zone 331 (Brake / Wesermarsch)
- Timetable: www.vbn.de
Map by Google Maps
Breite Straße 27 · 26939 Ovelgönne
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For adults & groups
Group Guided Tours.
Our volunteer museum experts guide your group through the exhibition. Not with memorised scripts, but with genuine knowledge and real stories from the region. A lively exchange rather than a lecture.
Tours are conducted in Standard German. On request also in English or in the traditional Low German dialect (Plattdüütsch): just let us know when booking.
€25.00 flat rate for groups up to 15 persons (plus regular admission per person)
Each additional group up to 15 persons: +€25.00
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Please book in advance
+49 4401 81955 office@handwerksmuseum-ovelgoenne.dePlease contact us at least two weeks in advance.
Education & Learning
Kindergarten & School.
History is best learned with your hands. At our museum, children are not just allowed to look – they can join in, try things out, and be amazed. Our school programmes are suitable for all age groups and are tailored to each group by our team.
The programme includes an age-appropriate guided tour, creative hands-on activities, and an exciting museum rally. Accompanying adults have free admission.
€4.00 per child, including guided tour and materials
Group size: max. 25 children
Accompanying adults: free admission
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answers.
Something unclear? Here you will find answers to the questions we are asked most often.