Forum der Völker, Ethnographic museum in Werl, Germany.
The Forum der Völker contains 15,000 artifacts from Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, and Papua New Guinea, displaying global cultural diversity.
Established in 1909 at the Dorsten Franciscan monastery, the collection relocated to Werl in 1962 and expanded through missionary activities and private donations.
The permanent exhibition presents clothing, jewelry, tools, and religious objects that illustrate daily life and celebrations of different societies.
The museum building on Melsterstrasse 15 in Werl features complete wheelchair accessibility and public transportation connections for convenient visits.
The collection includes Egyptian mummies, 171 cuneiform tablets from ancient Mesopotamia, and 3,000 Chinese coins dating from the 5th century BC.
Location: Werl
Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
GPS coordinates: 51.55500,7.91475
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:47
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