Museum der Strohverarbeitung, Regional straw processing museum in Twistringen, Germany
The Museum of Straw Processing occupies a converted barn and displays the machines, tools, and finished products from the region's straw-working history. The space shows how people turned straw into hats, drinking straws, and wrapping materials.
Straw processing had deep roots in this region and was a major economic activity for hundreds of years. The museum was established in the early 1990s to preserve this crafts heritage and document the work that shaped the community.
Straw processing was once a key livelihood for many families in the region and shaped how the community worked together. The items on display show how knowledge passed between generations and became woven into local identity.
The museum has modest opening hours, so it is worth checking in advance when it is open. A visit typically takes an hour or two, and all exhibits are accessible on foot.
The museum is run by dedicated volunteers who regularly demonstrate the old techniques and show how the craft worked in practice. These demonstrations let visitors watch the straw-processing methods as they actually happened.
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