Helfs Hof, Regional history museum in Wattenscheid, Bochum, Germany.
Helfs Hof is a regional museum housed in a timber-framed house dating to 1560 that displays objects from rural daily life. The building preserves a traditional hearth kitchen and presents a collection of cooking equipment, household furnishings, and agricultural tools.
The building was first mentioned in the 11th century and was called Galgenhof because it was connected to feeding condemned prisoners. Over the centuries it became a farmstead and now serves as a museum to preserve this local history.
The museum displays objects from everyday rural life and shows how people lived and worked in this region over time. The kitchen equipment and tools on view tell the story of the skills and daily routines of the families who called this place home.
The museum is open several days a week and is accessible for visitors with different mobility needs. It is helpful to check the opening times before visiting and to allow time to explore the rooms at a relaxed pace.
The former Galgenhof was not just a farmstead but had a dark past as the final place for condemned prisoners. This overlooked history makes the site more than just a window into the farming practices of a bygone era.
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