Deutsches Pferdemuseum, Horse museum in Verden, Germany
Description
The German Horse Museum is housed in former cavalry barracks near the train station and presents exhibits about horse breeds, equestrian sports, and the history of human-horse relationships. The permanent exhibition uses multiple halls with different topics and additional spaces for rotating special exhibitions.
History
The museum developed in the 1920s from a hippological collection begun by a heritage association around 1930 and was established as an independent institution in 1965. This founding made it the oldest horse museum in Germany.
Culture
The museum displays how horses played important roles in hunting and sport, and the significance of different breeds in German tradition. The exhibitions tell stories of the connection between people and horses in everyday and ceremonial situations.
Practical
The museum is housed in a former military building and is within walking distance of the town center. The spaces are spread across multiple halls, so allow time to explore and wear comfortable shoes.
Did you know?
A stone replica of the famous stallion Tempelhuter has stood at the entrance since 1974, one of the most important breeding stallions in German horse history. This statue has become a landmark of both the museum and the town.
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