--- title: "Schützenmuseum" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/schuetzenmuseum" description: "Spanning two floors, the Büren Shooting Club Museum offers insights into the history of the shooting club and the town’s fortifications. Historical documents, flags, uniforms, and everyday objects tell the story of more than 525 years of the Büren shooting club’s history.On the ground floor of the tower, the focus is on the history of the town’s fortifications. Documents spanning some 600 years illustrate their development. Among the most notable artifacts are records documenting the use of marksmen in witch trials.On the upper floor, the history of the Büren marksmen comes to life. Among the oldest exhibits are rulebooks from the late Middle Ages and the early modern period. The exhibition also sheds light on the Nazis’ attempts to suppress the marksmen’s tradition outside of Nazi organizations.Everyday objects from the 19th century, as well as medals and uniforms from the 20th century, round out the exhibition and paint a multifaceted picture of the oldest club in the town of Büren." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1196555/c5e8614214cc31906bc7b56a4a85f8f5dfb5269ebf4d125cecffc5c9d71691e1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Schützenmuseum ============== - Museum/exhibition Eulenturm mit Schützenmuseum \| Büren Since the spring of 2015, the town of Büren has had a new museum: the St. Sebastian Brotherhood of Büren has set up a shooting museum in Büren's Owl Tower on the east wall. It is one of two remaining towers from the medieval town fortifications. Spanning two floors, the Büren Shooting Club Museum offers insights into the history of the shooting club and the town’s fortifications. Historical documents, flags, uniforms, and everyday objects tell the story of more than 525 years of the Büren shooting club’s history. On the ground floor of the tower, the focus is on the history of the town’s fortifications. Documents spanning some 600 years illustrate their development. Among the most notable artifacts are records documenting the use of marksmen in witch trials. On the upper floor, the history of the Büren marksmen comes to life. Among the oldest exhibits are rulebooks from the late Middle Ages and the early modern period. The exhibition also sheds light on the Nazis’ attempts to suppress the marksmen’s tradition outside of Nazi organizations. Everyday objects from the 19th century, as well as medals and uniforms from the 20th century, round out the exhibition and paint a multifaceted picture of the oldest club in the town of Büren. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Visits and guided tours of the museum are only possible by appointment. Due to the space available, the maximum number of visitors is limited to 15 people. Read more General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for families Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities The shooting museum is located in the center of Büren. Read more License (master data) lokaler Redakteur Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - Socialising/games/meetings - Guided tour/tour - Food & Beverage - Snack bar - Restaurant - Ice cream parlor - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Holiday home - Motorhome parking site - Package - Individual offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Individual offer - Place of interest - Sports facility - Farm shop - Church - Tours 6.36 km - Regional hiking trail 31.49 km - Regional bike tour 5.96 km - Regional hiking trail Contact **St. Sebastian Bruderschaft Büren** Ostmauer 8 33142 Büren