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Helfs Hof, Regional history museum in Wattenscheid, Bochum, Germany.

The Helfs Hof museum displays agricultural tools, household items, and regional artifacts within a timber-framed building from 1560 featuring a traditional fleet kitchen.

First documented in the 11th century, this former farmstead known as Galgenhof served as a location where convicted prisoners received their final meals.

The museum exhibits numerous hearth plates, original cauldrons, and farming equipment that reflect the agricultural heritage of the Wattenscheid region.

Located at Höfe 37 in Bochum, the museum welcomes visitors Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 and provides wheelchair accessibility throughout the facility.

The museum maintains extensive documentation of Wattenscheid city history alongside its collection of rural farming implements and household materials.

Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas

Phone: +49232733150

GPS coordinates: 51.46045,7.12347

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:35

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