Agriculture museums in Hesse

The Lebendiges Bienenmuseum Knüllwald is a privately established museum situated in the district of Niederbeisheim in the municipality of Knüllwald, in the Schwalm-Eder district of northern Hesse. It is approximately 40 km south of Kassel. This location makes it a convenient destination for tourists visiting the region.

The Museum Großauheim primarily focuses on the industrial history of the region. It also houses significant collections related to the works of Großauheim artists August Gaul and August Peukert. These collections provide a comprehensive understanding of the region's industrial past and its cultural heritage.

The Wixhäuser Dorfmuseum, located in Darmstadt-Wixhausen, is housed in a fully restored Franconian half-timbered house. This building has a rich history, dating back to a medieval saddle yard. After the destructions of the Thirty Years' War, the building was rebuilt in 1662 using the ornamental half-timbering of another house. The two-story half-timbered house with a solid ground floor has a hipped roof covered with beaver tails.

Gruberhof, an old farmstead, has been serving as a museum and cultural center of the city of Groß-Umstadt since 1987. It offers a unique collection of regional significance, covering agriculture, crafts, and history. The museum is not only a place for historical lectures, traditional festivals, and cultural events but also a city, homeland, and farm museum with various craft departments. A large part of it is designed as an open-air museum.