Images of Museum Menden
Museum Menden and its collection
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The Museum Menden, located in Menden (Sauerland), is a local history museum that was established by Friedrich Glunz in 1912. This makes it one of the oldest museums in Westphalia, a region rich in history and culture. The museum is a testament to the region's past, offering visitors a glimpse into the local history and traditions of Menden and the surrounding areas.
Prehistoric Collections at Museum Menden
The collections of the Museum Menden date back to the Old Stone Age, providing a comprehensive overview of the region's history. Among the original exhibits from the Hönnetal are a cave bear skeleton, a woolly rhinoceros skull, and hand axes. These artifacts offer a unique insight into the prehistoric era and the creatures that once roamed the area.
Weapon Collection and Historical House Interior at Museum Menden
In addition to its prehistoric collections, the Museum Menden also boasts a comprehensive collection of weapons. This collection provides a fascinating look into the weaponry used throughout history. The museum also recreates the interior of a Menden farmer's house from around 1800, offering visitors a glimpse into the daily life and living conditions of the time.
The Parasite House Branch of Museum Menden
In 2010, the Museum Menden expanded with a branch in the so-called "Parasite House", a half-timbered building from 1710 that is also under monument protection. This branch vividly depicts the hard life of a Menden day laborer and his large family around 1840. It provides a unique perspective on the living conditions and struggles of the working class during this period.
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#188 History & Anthropology in North Rhine – Westphalia
#68 Nature & Natural History in North Rhine – Westphalia
#27 Archaeology museums in North Rhine – Westphalia
#93 Historic houses in North Rhine – Westphalia
#10 War museums in North Rhine – Westphalia
#174 Archaeology museums in Germany
#100 War museums in Germany