The exhibition traces the journey from the brine spring to the finished salt, while also highlighting the people behind salt production. Visitors learn how salt workers used to labor, what tasks were involved, and how salt was used in everyday life. The exhibition also explores Salzkotten’s development from a salt-working settlement to the town it is today.
In the “Salt Experience Workshop,” children and teens can get hands-on and explore the properties of this natural substance. A salt scavenger hunt also offers a playful way to engage with the exhibition. Guided tours are available for groups and school classes.
The museum is housed in the former school building on Klingelstraße. The half-timbered building was constructed in 1819 as a one-room girls’ school and was later saved from demolition by the local heritage association and converted into a local history museum. Today, in addition to the Salt Museum, the building also houses a space for local history exhibitions and events.
Openings
- The local history museum is open on the first Sunday of every month.
Additional visits can be arranged on short notice by calling in advance: Tel. 05258-6149 (contact Willi Vorwerk for more information). Price info
- Price on request
General information
Bus stop available
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for families
for individual guests
Directions & Parking facilities
- The Salt Museum is located in the center of Salzkotten.
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lokaler Redakteur
