Detmold Open-air Museum

Detmold, Germany

The Detmold Open-air Museum (LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold) was founded, together with the Hagen Open-air Museum, in 1960, and was first opened to the public in the early 1970s. Over 100 historic, rural buildings were transported and reconstructed from across the state, including schools, farmhouses, thatched cottages, and windmills. The large bucolic fields and ponds are available for horse-drawn carriage rides, walking tours, and picnicking. The museum also hosts special exhibitions and interactive craft demonstrations, such as blacksmithing and pottery-making. It is open in summer season.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Freilichtmuseum 1, Detmold, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1960
Category: Museums in Germany
Historical period: Cold War and Separation (Germany)

More Information

www.lwl.org
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Detmold Castle (1,5 km)
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User Reviews

Phuong Winnie (7 months ago)
The Open- air Museum is very huge, surrounded by green spaces. Lots of various of historical houses are very nice. the most amazing thing is the life of the ancient Paderborn population. That’s great. Thank you! ❤️

Xavier (7 months ago)
Huge open air museum with a lot of various historical buildings, also plenty of shops and restaurants inside.

Daphne (8 months ago)
Very big open air museum, great if you like walking. The horse carriage you can take for a small fee is a great solution if I get tired. I would like to see more diversity in eras and more LWL related souvenirs.

Lisa from NOLA (9 months ago)
What a FREAKING COOL museum! I walked for miles and still don't think I saw everything. Park along the street, then treck up the long driveway. It'll be worth it!

Nilesh Bane (10 months ago)
Truly beautiful. Amazing greenery around. So many beautiful old houses. Grown ups as well as children would enjoy it. Highly recommended!

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