Museum Achse, Rad und Wagen

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Museum Achse, Rad und Wagen, Transportation technology museum in Wiehl, Germany

The museum extends across 1000 square meters of exhibition space, presenting numerous artifacts related to vehicle construction through multiple centuries.

Founded in 1952 as a company museum for BPW Bergische Achsen, the institution underwent substantial modernization between 2008 and 2013.

The collection features archaeological findings, agricultural wagons, fire trucks, and carriages from Europe, Asia, and Africa spanning 5500 years.

The museum opens every Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM, offering free admission and guided tours for groups between 8 and 25 people.

Monthly blacksmith demonstrations take place in a workshop containing historical tools and machinery used in wheel and axle manufacturing.

Location: Wiehl

Inception: 1952

GPS coordinates: 50.94610,7.57304

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:53

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