Industriemuseum Lohne, Industrial museum in Lohne, Germany
The Industriemuseum Lohne displays machines, tools, and artifacts from local manufacturing across about 1,000 square meters of exhibition space over two centuries. The collection spans various production sectors of the region and documents how these industries evolved and operated.
The museum was founded in 1987 and documents the development of Lohne's industrial sector, with focus on writing nib production which was a major economic activity for the area. This industry shaped the town across generations and made it a recognized manufacturing center.
The exhibition shows how local craft traditions gradually transformed into modern manufacturing methods, which you can see clearly displayed in the rooms. This shift reflects how work practices and daily life in the region changed over time.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with extended evening hours on Thursdays compared to other days. It is located on Kustermeyerstrabe and can be easily found once you have the address.
A working steam engine about a century old still operates in the museum, showing visitors how factories had to function in the early 20th century. This operational machine gives a direct sense of the power and noise that once filled the workshops.
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