Industriemuseum Geschichtswerkstatt Herrenwyk, Industrial museum in Herrenwyk district, Lübeck, Germany
The Industriemuseum Geschichtswerkstatt Herrenwyk is an industrial museum in Lübeck that traces the manufacturing history of the Herrenwyk district. It contains machines, tools, and documents from the factories that operated here throughout the 20th century.
The museum stands on the site of a metal foundry that processed large quantities of metal during the 20th century and was crucial to Lübeck's industrial growth. This factory shaped the Herrenwyk district for decades.
The museum displays how workers lived and labored here, with objects and photographs documenting the daily life of factory employees. You see real tools, machinery, and personal items that shaped everyday work in the factories.
Access is simple and clearly marked, with bus stops nearby that bring you to the area. It helps to check opening times beforehand, as hours are limited and can vary by season.
The museum holds a video collection with around 150 films about the region's industrial history, showing how people worked and lived in the factories. These recordings are rare and offer personal glimpses into the past that you cannot find in books or photographs.
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