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.

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About us

More than just 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 m²
Exhibition Space
Indoors and on the outdoor grounds — crafts and everyday history at every turn

The Permanent Exhibition

All Rooms
Current special exhibition

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.

Now in the annex

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Calendar

Upcoming Events

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★★★★★

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
★★★★★

The tour of the Old Forge was unforgettable. You can feel how much heart and soul goes into running this museum.

School class from Oldenburg · Guestbook 2024
★★★★★

We come back every year. The museum is alive, and with it, a piece of the Wesermarsch.

Regular visitor from Brake · Guestbook 2023

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Photo Archive

Glimpses from Museum Life.

Explore our photo collection: summer festivals, craft days and special moments, captured for all who were there and all who are curious.

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Education & Outreach

For Schools
& Groups.

From primary school to secondary level: guided tours, hands-on craft workshops and educational programmes — live experience what textbooks only describe.

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Guided Museum Tours Through all workshops and exhibition rooms, led by people with a passion for the museum.
Hands-on Craft Workshops Forging, baking, carpentry — historical trades to touch and try for yourself.
Tailored Programmes Customised to topic, year group, and learning objective — just get in touch.

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.

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History is made
by you.

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Your memory
belongs here.

Share your personal story about a craft, visible to everyone on our digital community board.

Test your
knowledge.

How much do you know about 650 years of crafts in the Wesermarsch? Start our interactive learning games.

Help us
decide.

What should be the next focus? Vote and actively shape the future of the museum.
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
Museum shop with books, prints and postcards

Museum Shop

Memories to Take Home

Regional literature, historic prints, postcards, and souvenirs. Our selection keeps the history of the Wesermarsch alive at home too. Available directly at our museum.

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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.

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