Detmold Open-air Museum, Open-air history museum in Detmold, Germany
The museum spans across an extensive grounds featuring reconstructed historical buildings, traditional workshops, and gardens surrounded by North Rhine-Westphalia landscapes.
The institution opened on July 7, 1971, marking a commitment to preserve Westphalian rural heritage through relocated and authentically furnished historical structures.
Traditional craftspeople demonstrate historical techniques in workshops while gardens display heritage plant varieties and meadows sustain rare regional livestock breeds.
The museum operates from April through October, Tuesday to Sunday between 9:00 and 18:00, with adult admission at 8 euros and free entry for visitors under 18.
Each building in the museum collection underwent careful dismantling at its original location before precise reconstruction on the museum grounds with period-accurate furnishings.
Location: Detmold
Inception: 1971
Official opening: July 7, 1971
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: April-October Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +4952317060
Website: http://lwl-freilichtmuseum-detmold.de
GPS coordinates: 51.92291,8.87021
Latest update: August 19, 2025 18:55
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