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Deutsches-Knopfmuseum and its collection

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The Deutsches Knopfmuseum, located in Bärnau, Oberpfalz, is a unique museum dedicated to buttons. It was first opened in 1975 and since 1998, it has been housed in the former Kommunbrauhaus on Tachauer Straße 2. This location adds a historical charm to the museum, making it an interesting place to visit.

Exhibits at the Deutsches Knopfmuseum

The Deutsches Knopfmuseum offers a comprehensive display of buttons from four centuries and made from 26 different materials. Visitors can also see the machines used for button production and learn about various manufacturing methods. This provides a unique insight into the history and evolution of button making.

Establishment of the Button Industry in Bärnau

The Deutsches Knopfmuseum provides a detailed account of the establishment of the button industry in Bärnau by trained button maker Johann Müller in July 1895. This historical perspective allows visitors to understand the roots of the button industry in the region and its significance over the years.

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Deutsches-Knopfmuseum
Tachauer Straße 2
95671 Bärnau

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Visitor information Deutsches-Knopfmuseum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
13:00 – 17:00
Friday
13:00 – 17:00
Saturday
13:00 – 17:00
Sunday
13:00 – 17:00

Open at any time on public holidays and for groups of 15 people or more by appointment.

Admission

Adults€4.00
Groups of 15 or more people, per person€2.50
Pupils€2.50
Severely Disabled€2.50
Students€2.50

Please check the website for more details on ticket prices.

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Tachauer Straße 2, Bärnau

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Exhibitions

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