Wülfing-Museum, Industrial history museum in Radevormwald, Germany
The Wülfing-Museum occupies the former buildings of the Johann Wülfing & Sohn textile factory and displays machinery, equipment, and photographs documenting the production era. The spaces retain their original factory layout, allowing visitors to understand how work was organized across different areas.
The company was founded in 1674 in Lennep and relocated to Dahlerau in 1806 to access water power from the Wupper River for production. This move marked the beginning of industrial expansion at the new location.
Former factory workers conduct tours through the collections, sharing firsthand accounts of textile production and the realities of factory work. Their personal stories offer direct insight into how people experienced daily labor here.
The museum is easily accessible on foot and features information signs throughout the former factory buildings to help visitors navigate the spaces. A café on-site offers a place to rest and refresh between exploring different areas.
Visitors can see a working steam engine from 1891 and a generator from 1903 that are regularly operated during demonstrations. These machines produce actual electricity and show in real time how production worked in the past.
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