School Museum Bergisch Gladbach and its collection

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The School Museum Bergisch Gladbach, established in 1990 by the city of Bergisch Gladbach, serves as a documentation center for the history of rural public schools. The museum is housed in the building of a Catholic public school built in 1871 in the Katterbach district of Bergisch Gladbach. The museum's collection, which has been gathered since the late 1960s, provides a comprehensive insight into the evolution of education in the region.

The Museum's Collection

The museum's collection is extensive, comprising thousands of exhibits, archives, photographs, and school books. A special focus of the collection is on about 8,000 school wall pictures and a unique collection of 4,600 objects related to handicraft education. These collections provide a rich and detailed picture of the history of education, making the museum a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of schooling.

Tour of the Museum

The museum offers a comprehensive tour that begins in the foyer, where the museum shop is located. The tour covers various themes related to the history of education, from the everyday school life of the past and present, to the Wilhelmine Imperial era, the Weimar Republic, the Nazi era, the immediate post-war years, and the Adenauer era. The tour is supplemented by interactive stations and film interviews with contemporary witnesses, providing a rich and immersive experience for visitors.

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School Museum Bergisch Gladbach
Kempener Straße 187

Visitor information School Museum Bergisch Gladbach

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
8:00 – 12:00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
8:00 – 12:00
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Admission

Reduced€1.00
Normal rate€3.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

Kempener Straße 187, Bergisch Gladbach

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