The Brakel town museum in the Haus des Gastes (upper floor) covers around 100 square metres and shows the development of the town from the Neolithic settlement in the Nethegau region to the present day. The townscape and layout of Brakel bear witness to an important medieval planned settlement.
The town's history can be traced back to 1259 thanks to a valuable town archive. The exhibits worth seeing include Stone Age axes, axes and stone blades, medieval ceramics, glass and metal artefacts, Baroque cut glass from the Emde glassworks and hymn books from the Jewish community of Brakel. In combination with explorations of medieval barrel and cross-vaulted cellars, the historical town tour through Brakel or the topography of Jewish life in the town of Brakel, a visit to the Brakel town museum can be an exciting experience. The town museum is a 10-minute walk from Brakel railway station.
Good to know
Openings
Currently closed
Beginning of April to end of October:
Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Further appointments, also on Sundays and public holidays, by arrangement.
November to the end of March:
By appointment only
Further information is available at the Haus des Gastes (05272/360-1250) and further arrangements can be made by calling 05272 360 1251.
Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Further appointments, also on Sundays and public holidays, by arrangement.
November to the end of March:
By appointment only
Further information is available at the Haus des Gastes (05272/360-1250) and further arrangements can be made by calling 05272 360 1251.
Price info
Admission is free.
General Information
Parking Available
Directions & Parking facilities
The Brakel Town Museum is located in the Haus des Gastes. Parking spaces are available behind the "Alte Waage" with a time limit.
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