It offers numerous surprises inside and out: Stucco ornaments, stone reliefs, fireplaces or a 16th century hoist and numerous traces of former residents make the museum row the most important exhibit.
The interactive city model "Minden Fortress in 1873" and the "Showcase of the City's History" with objects ranging from a hand axe to a handball trophy offer an introduction to Minden's history. Rare gold guilders are on display and visitors can learn exciting facts about the Weser Renaissance and the region's sandstones. In addition to the history of Minden beer, the history of the use of fire and the fight against fires and floods is also told. The Battle of Minden in 1759 is thematised under the title "Facts, Fictions, Research".
Special exhibitions on the history, art and culture of the city and region, the former prince-bishopric of Minden and today's Minden-Lübbecke district, are shown on around 650 square metres of exhibition space.
The interactive city model "Minden Fortress in 1873" and the "Showcase of the City's History" with objects ranging from a hand axe to a handball trophy offer an introduction to Minden's history. Rare gold guilders are on display and visitors can learn exciting facts about the Weser Renaissance and the region's sandstones. In addition to the history of Minden beer, the history of the use of fire and the fight against fires and floods is also told. The Battle of Minden in 1759 is thematised under the title "Facts, Fictions, Research".
Special exhibitions on the history, art and culture of the city and region, the former prince-bishopric of Minden and today's Minden-Lübbecke district, are shown on around 650 square metres of exhibition space.
Good to know
Openings
Tuesday to Sunday 12 -18 h
Special opening hours for groups possible
Special opening hours for groups possible
Dayoff: Monday
Price info
You can find the admission prices at https://www.mindenermuseum.de
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Suitable for Pushchair
for Children of the age of 3-6
for Children of the age of 6-10
for Children of the age of 10 upwards
Foreign Language
German, English
Directions & Parking facilities
Minden is very well connected to the road and rail networks and can therefore always be reached quickly and safely.
The Minden Museum is located in the Upper Old Town.
The Minden Museum is located in the Upper Old Town.
Contact person
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