Historisches Centrum Hagen, Museum and municipal archive in Hagen, Germany
The Historisches Centrum Hagen occupies a former industrial building, housing extensive collections of historical documents, photographs, and cultural artifacts from the region.
The municipal archive traces its origins to the 18th century and expanded significantly in 1929 when Hagen achieved metropolitan status.
The center maintains over 1.5 million photographs, 25,000 books dating from the 15th century, and 65,000 coins and medals in its collections.
Visitors can access the archive facilities on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, then from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The institution manages one of Germany's earliest regional history web portals, established in 1994, connecting researchers to extensive historical databases.
Location: Hagen
Inception: 1998
Website: http://historisches-centrum.de
GPS coordinates: 51.34780,7.49092
Latest update: September 26, 2025 09:38
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