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WE ARE ALSO OPEN EASTER!
During the Easter vacations, our regular opening hours apply in principle. On Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday we are open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. We look forward to your visit!

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17.3.23

At night in the museum! Flashlight tour for children (6-10 years, with registration).

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At night in the museum!
23.1.23

Special exhibition: Hardenberg Castle and Palace - History of two noble residences. 16.12.22 - 31.05.23

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Special exhibition

Opening hours and prices

Opening hours

Tue - Sun 10 - 18 h

Also open on public holidays

Prices

valid from 01 July 2022

4 € Adults
2 € Reduced      

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Details

Events

30
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March

Lecture: History under our feet

Registration info: www.bgv-velbert-hardenberg.de

19:00

31
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March

Children's cinema in the foyer

For children of primary school age

18:00

2
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April

Sunday guided tour

Guided tour through the new permanent exhibition

15:00

8
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April

Easter egg hunt

Easter eggs are hidden in and around the museum

10:00 - 18:00

11
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April

In search of clues!

Easter holiday action for children (7-10 years)

10:00 - 12:00

15
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16
April

Free entry at the weekend

On both days you can visit the museum free of charge.

10:00 - 18:00

20
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April

Lecture: The rafting of the meadows

Registration info: www.bgv-velbert-hardenberg.de

19:00

24
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April

At night in the museum!

Torch tour for children (6 - 10 years)

17:00

29
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1
April + May

Dig where you stand! Velbert's hidden stories.

Archaeological excavation for teenagers (10 - 14 years)

10:00 - 16:00

7
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May

Sunday guided tour

Guided tour through the new permanent exhibition

15:00

15
- –
May

At night in the museum!

Torch tour for children (6 - 10 years)

17:00

20
- –
21
May

Free entry at the weekend

On both days you can visit the museum free of charge.

10:00 - 18:00

21
- –
May

International Museum Day

With numerous hands-on activities for young and old!

4
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June

Sunday guided tour

Guided tour through the new permanent exhibition

15:00

17
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18
June

Free entry at the weekend

On both days you can visit the museum free of charge.

10:00 - 18:00

19
- –
June

At night in the museum!

Torch tour for children (6 - 10 years)

17:00

25
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June

Bike tour to Wülfrath: 2 museums, 1 bike path

Bicycle tour and short tours in the two museums

10:30 - 15:00

31
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3
July - August

And action!

Film workshop for teenagers between 12 and 14 years old

10:00 - 18:00

25
- –
August

Kulturrucksack: Film premiere

The stars of the film workshop present their film

18:00

Worth knowing

Museum

Tour for children

Keyra and the magic key: our little visitors can open up and experience the exhibition with our superheroine Keyra

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Museum

Collection & Advice

We own around 70,000 exhibits, have an extensive specialist library and a stock of historical catalogues, patent specifications and archive material.

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Velbert

Museum shop

In our museum shop we offer a rich selection of specialist literature, but of course also trick locks and games for tinkerers.

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Event

Birthday at the Museum

Children between the ages of 6 and 10 are welcome to celebrate their birthday with us at the museum! A total of 10 children can participate.

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Event

Rent rooms

You can rent our spacious museum foyer for events such as receptions or members' meetings.

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Museum

Ensemble of buildings

The Villa Herminghaus was built in 1885. Since 2021, the new building has complemented the ensemble.

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Sponsors & Cooperations