Markt- und Schaustellermuseum, Fair and showmen museum in Essen, Germany.
The museum contains a collection of carnival artifacts, including historical rides, games, vendor stalls, and entertainment equipment from different periods.
The museum originated from showman Erich Knocke's collection, which was initially housed at Berliner Platz near Essen's wholesale market until 1996.
The exhibits present the development of fairground trades through restored originals, wooden figures, porcelain pieces, and traditional market equipment.
The museum operated until 2020, when it closed its doors and began selling its exhibits, with final items auctioned in May 2023.
The collection included specialized fairground musical instruments such as barrel organs, back pianos, harmoniums, orchestrions, and cylinder organs.
Location: Essen
GPS coordinates: 51.45150,7.00488
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47
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